أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ، وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the whisperings of devils and from their presence.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateeni wa an yahdhurun
When to Read
This dua is especially potent when embarking on a journey. Before you step out of your home, or even as you're about to depart, take a moment to recite this. It's a shield against any unseen harm, including the insidious effects of the evil eye, which can be more prevalent when one is away from their usual environment and potentially more vulnerable.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely with the conviction that Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) is the ultimate protector. It's best recited once, with full presence of heart and mind, as you begin your travels. Focus on the meaning of each word, understanding that you are entrusting yourself to the Almighty.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua provides comprehensive protection. It shields you from Allah's displeasure, His punishment, and the malevolence of others. Crucially, it guards against the insidious whispers and presence of Shayateen (devils), who often seek to exploit moments of vulnerability, such as during travel, to cause harm or mischief. Protection from the evil eye is a natural consequence of seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words from all forms of evil.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When any one of you wants to travel, he should say: 'O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Successor in the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of the journey, from the evil sight, and from bad circumstances in the home.' When he returned, he would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of the journey, from the evil sight, and from bad circumstances in the family and in property.' And there was a different version narrated by Ibn Shuja: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of the journey, from seeing misery in the family and the property and from being in a bad position.' Another version by Abu Dawud: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of the journey, from evil misfortunes and evil sights in the family and wealth.' This specific wording, 'A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shaitan wa an yahdhurun', is also attributed to seeking refuge in Allah from evil, and is highly relevant for protection.