أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ، وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His creation, and from the whispers of devils and from their presence.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayatini wa an yahdurun
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited in the morning and evening. It's particularly beneficial when you feel a sense of unease, or if you are worried about the effects of magic or sorcery (sihr). Reciting it consistently builds a shield of divine protection around you.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere belief and conviction in Allah's power to protect. It is best recited three times in the morning and three times in the evening. Focus on the meaning of the words and visualize Allah's protection enveloping you as you speak them.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a direct means of seeking Allah's protection from various evils, including the harms of sorcery and the instigation of devils. By invoking Allah's 'perfect words,' we acknowledge His ultimate power over all creation and all forms of harm. It instills peace of mind and reliance on the Most High.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'He who recites in the evening three times: 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created' (A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq), then nothing will harm him that night. And he who recites it in the morning three times, then nothing will harm him that day until night.' A narrator asked Ibn Abi al-Aswad: 'There was nothing of his cough or anything else that afflicted him.' [Another version includes: 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His creation, and from the whispers of devils and from their presence.']