بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْ مَالِي وَأَهْلِي، وَأَعِذْنِي مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ حَاسِدٍ عَلَى نِعْمَةٍ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ ذِي شَرٍّ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, protect my wealth and my family, and grant me refuge from the evil of every envier who envies a blessing, and from the evil of every wrongdoer.
Bismillahi, Allahumma-hfaz mali wa ahli, wa a'idhni min sharri kulli hasidin 'ala ni'matin, wa min sharri kulli dhi sharrin.
When to Read
This dua is especially potent when you feel your wealth or property might be exposed to the 'ayn, the evil eye, which can be cast by envy. Recite it regularly, particularly after acquiring new assets, making significant investments, or when noticing unusual misfortunes befalling your possessions. It's a proactive measure to safeguard what Allah has blessed you with.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Raise your hands slightly if you wish, and place your hand over your wealth or property if possible while reciting. Focus on the meaning and ask Allah for His divine protection. It is best to say this in the morning and evening, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to seek Allah's protection daily.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication invokes Allah's name to invoke His protection. It directly asks Allah to guard both material possessions and loved ones. By seeking refuge from the 'evil of every envier' and 'every wrongdoer,' we are asking for protection against the negative impact of jealousy and malice, which can manifest as financial loss, damage to property, or other forms of harm. Reciting this dua reflects our reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) as the ultimate protector.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his companions, 'When one of you sees something from his brother, or from himself, or from his wealth which pleases him, let him supplicate for blessing for him. Verily, the evil eye is real.' (Reported by Ahmad, Malik, and others). This foundational hadith highlights the reality of the evil eye and encourages seeking Allah's protection and invoking blessings. The specific dua provided here is a practical application of seeking that protection for wealth and family from envious eyes and general ill-intent.