أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every poisonous reptile, and from every accusing eye.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammatiw wa min kulli 'aynil lammah
When to Read
This powerful dua is excellent for seeking refuge from the unseen harms, including the evil eye from both humans and jinn, as well as general protection from wicked beings. It's particularly beneficial to recite when feeling uneasy, before sleeping, or when entering a place where one might be exposed to such harm. It can be a part of your morning and evening remembrance (Adhkar), as the Prophet ﷺ taught us to seek Allah's protection regularly.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full reliance on Allah. It is recommended to recite it three times in the morning and three times in the evening, as is the practice for many protective duas taught by the Prophet ﷺ. You can also recite it directly at a time you feel threatened or vulnerable. Remember to visualize Allah's protection surrounding you as you utter these words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates comprehensive seeking of refuge in Allah's perfect words. It specifically mentions protection from 'shaytan' (devils, including jinn) and 'hammah' (which refers to harmful creatures, often interpreted as venomous reptiles or pests, and by extension, harmful spirits). The mention of 'ayn lammah' (the accusing or evil eye) directly addresses the harm that can be caused by envy or ill-will, whether from humans or jinn. By reciting this, one is invoking Allah's ultimate protection against all forms of hidden and apparent harm.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn (his grandsons) saying: > **Arabic:** أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ > **Translation:** "I seek refuge for you both in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every poisonous reptile, and from every accusing eye." > **Transliteration:** *U'idhukuma bikalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammatiw wa min kulli 'aynil lammah.* > > Then he would say: "Verily your father (Abraham) used to seek refuge with Allah for Ishmael and Isaac with the like of this invocation." (Sahih al-Bukhari 3371, Sahih Muslim 2708). While the Prophet ﷺ recited this for his grandsons, the wording 'I seek refuge' in this context implies seeking refuge *for oneself* when reciting it individually, as is understood from other narrations and the general principle of seeking Allah's protection.