بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing in the earth or the heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillahi-lladhi la yadhurru ma'a-smihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-samaa'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-'Aleem.
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when you feel the unsettling effects of envy – either your own, or when you suspect it is affecting you from others. Recite it in the morning and evening, as the Prophet ﷺ taught, to establish a shield of Allah's protection around you. It's also beneficial to say it when you notice negative thoughts creeping into your mind, possibly stemming from hasad, or when you feel a general sense of unease that might be linked to the evil eye or envy.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with full conviction in Allah's power to protect and neutralize any harm. The Prophet ﷺ's instruction was to say it three times in the morning and three times in the evening. Focus on the meaning of the words: that only Allah, the All-Hearing and All-Knowing, has the power to prevent harm, and that nothing can cause harm when His name is invoked.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua acts as a powerful spiritual shield. By invoking Allah's name, you are placing your trust in Him alone to ward off any potential harm, including the psychological distress caused by envy. It brings peace of mind by reminding us that Allah is aware of all things and has ultimate control, making us less susceptible to the negative whispers of hasad. The Prophet ﷺ himself stated its immense benefit: 'Whoever says this three times in the morning, will not be afflicted by any calamity until the evening, and whoever says it three times in the evening, will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3865).
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu al-Darda (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever says in the morning (and in another narration: in the evening): Bismillahi-lladhi la yadhurru ma'a-smihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-samaa'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-'Aleem. (In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing in the earth or the heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.) — three times, will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning (or evening).' — Sunan Abi Dawud 3865, Sunan Ibn Majah 3869 (Hasan)