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 on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma'asmihi shay'un fīl-arḍi wa lā fis-samā'i wa huwa-s-Samī'ul-'Alīm
When to Read
Recite this dua before going to sleep, especially if you are prone to experiencing fear or discomfort during the night, including sleep paralysis. It serves as a powerful invocation for Allah's protection as you enter a state of rest.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on Allah's power and sovereignty. It is recommended to recite it three times in the morning and three times in the evening, as per the Sunnah. When going to sleep, ensure you have recited your regular bedtime duas, and this can be included as a specific supplication against fear and harm.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua invokes Allah's name, through which no harm can befall the reciter, whether on earth or in the heavens. It affirms Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and acknowledges His attributes as the All-Hearing and All-Knowing. By reciting this, the believer seeks refuge in Allah's might, warding off all forms of physical and spiritual harm, including the unsettling experience of sleep paralysis. It instills peace of mind and strengthens the connection with Allah as the ultimate protector.
Source & Authentication
Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever says 'Bismillahilladhī lā yaḍurru ma'asmihi shay'un fīl-arḍi wa lā fis-samā'i wa huwa-s-Samī'ul-'Alīm' three times every morning, will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until the evening. And whoever says it three times in the evening, will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until the morning." (Sunan Abi Dawud 3864, Sahih)