اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا عَمِلْتُ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا لَمْ أَعْمَلْ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقْتُ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَحْدَثْتُ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ أَبْلِيسَ وَذُرِّيَّتِهِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ أَهْلِ السُّوءِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ دَابَّةٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ السَّحَرَةِ وَالْحُسَّادِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ الدَّيْنِ وَالْغِنَى، وَمِنْ شَرِّ الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done, and from the evil of what I have not done, and from the evil of what You have created, and from the evil of what has come into being, and from the evil of Iblis and his offspring, and from the evil of the wicked people, and from the evil of every moving creature that You are seizing by the forelock. I seek refuge in You from the evil of sorcerers and envier, and from the evil of debt and wealth, and from the evil of this world and the Hereafter.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri ma 'amiltu, wa min sharri ma lam a'mal, wa min sharri ma khalaqt, wa min sharri ma ahdath-tu, wa min sharri Iblisa wa dhurriyyatihi, wa min sharri ahlis-su'i, wa min sharri kulli dabbatin anta akhidhun binasiyatiha, wa min sharri as-sahirati wal-hussadi, wa min sharri ad-dayni wal-ghina, wa min sharri ad-dunya wal-akhirah.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua for seeking protection from all kinds of evil, including the anxieties and fears that can arise from misunderstanding or misinterpreting Allah's divine decree (Qadr). It's recommended to recite this dua regularly, particularly in the morning and evening, as it was the habit of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to seek refuge in Allah from various evils.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, understanding that ultimate protection comes only from Allah. Raise your hands as you would during supplication, looking towards the sky as a sign of seeking assistance from the heavens. Believe in the power of Allah's words and His ability to protect you from all harm, seen and unseen.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encompasses seeking refuge from a vast array of evils, including those that might cause fear or distress related to Qadr. By seeking refuge in Allah from the evil of 'what I have not done,' one can find solace from anxieties about future events or what might be destined. It fosters reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and strengthens one's faith in His wisdom and justice, even when faced with what appears difficult.
Source & Authentication
حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، وَأَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ وَهُوَ مُسَوِّقٌ لِظَهْرِهِ : "اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا عَمِلْتُ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا لَمْ أَعْمَلْ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقْتُ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَحْدَثْتُ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ أَبْلِيسَ وَذُرِّيَّتِهِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ أَهْلِ السُّوءِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ دَابَّةٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ السَّحَرَةِ وَالْحُسَّادِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ الدَّيْنِ وَالْغِنَى، وَمِنْ شَرِّ الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ".