بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ. أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.
When to Read
This powerful dua is a comprehensive shield against all forms of evil, including the harmful effects of the evil eye (al-'ayn) and envy from enemies or adversaries. It's recommended to recite it whenever you feel vulnerable, sense ill will, or are about to face a situation where protection is needed. Making it a regular part of your morning and evening remembrance (dhikr) is also a wise practice for continuous safeguarding.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, focusing on Allah's power and perfection. It's recommended to recite it three times in the morning and three times in the evening, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. While the hadith doesn't specify *how* to recite it beyond the words themselves, maintaining a state of ritual purity (wudu) is always beneficial when engaging in supplication. Whispering it or saying it aloud with focus are both acceptable, depending on the situation and your personal preference for seeking Allah's refuge.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers comprehensive protection. The 'perfect words of Allah' encompass all of His knowledge and decree, making this a profound request for safeguarding. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this to a companion who was being affected by the evil eye, demonstrating its efficacy against this specific harm. Reciting it regularly builds a spiritual fortress around the believer, warding off malevolent influences and the ill intentions of those who wish harm.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ used to seek refuge with Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them) saying: 'I seek refuge for you both with Allah's perfect words, from every devil and every poisonous creature and from every evil, envious eye.' Then he would say: 'Your father (meaning Ibrahim) used to seek refuge with Allah for Isma'il and Ishaq with this same invocation.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 3371, Sahih Muslim 2711) Another narration, focusing on the specific wording requested for this entry, is: 'Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: '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.' > **Arabic:** أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ > **Translation:** 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.' > **Transliteration:** *A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq* — Sahih Muslim 2708