Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Protection Against Enemies and Oppressors

Fear
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 1713

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ

O Allah, we make You their shield and we seek refuge in You from their evil.

Allahumma inna naj'aluka fi nuhurihim wa na'udhu bika min shururihim

When to Read

This powerful supplication is for times when you feel threatened by an enemy, an oppressor, or anyone intending you harm. Whether the fear is immediate or a lingering concern, reciting this dua is a way to turn to Allah (SWT) for ultimate protection and strength.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity, fully trusting in Allah's power to protect you. Imagine Allah (SWT) placing a barrier between you and the harm intended by your enemies. Make it a habit to seek refuge in Allah whenever you feel vulnerable.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua demonstrates a profound reliance on Allah (SWT) alone. By saying 'Allahumma inna naj'aluka fi nuhurihim' (O Allah, we make You their shield), you are entrusting your defense to the Almighty, acknowledging that no enemy can harm you unless Allah permits it. The second part, 'wa na'udhu bika min shururihim' (and we seek refuge in You from their evil), is a clear admission of our weakness and the absolute need for Allah's protection against any ill intentions or actions directed towards us.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari: When the Prophet ﷺ faced any group of people, he would say: "O Allah, verily We place You in their necks (i.e. we break their strength by You), and we seek refuge in You from their evils."
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 1713
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