اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ سَمْعِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ بَصَرِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ لِسَانِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ قَلْبِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَنِيِّي.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my hearing, and from the evil of my sight, and from the evil of my tongue, and from the evil of my heart, and from the evil of my semen.
*Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri sam'i, wa min sharri basari, wa min sharri lisani, wa min sharri qalbi, wa min sharri maniyyi.*
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is particularly potent when recited on Friday, the blessed day. You can make it a part of your supplications after the obligatory prayers, especially during the precious time after Asr prayer, or at any point during the day when you feel the need for protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on each part of your being that you are entrusting to Allah's protection. Visualize the protection encompassing your hearing, sight, tongue, heart, and reproductive organ. It's best recited with a clear mind and a present heart, ideally after establishing the prayer or during moments of personal reflection.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses protection against a wide spectrum of potential evils that can stem from our senses and inner being. Specifically concerning the tongue, it guards against gossip, slander (ghibah), backbiting, harsh words, and all forms of verbal transgression that can damage relationships and earn Allah's displeasure. Friday is a day of heightened blessings, making supplications offered on this day especially significant. Protecting our tongue ensures we do not fall into sins that can weigh heavily on our record, especially as we reflect on our deeds from the week.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek refuge with Allah from the evil of the evil of his hearing, and from the evil of his sight, and from the evil of his tongue, and from the evil of his heart, and from the evil of his semen. (Sunan Abi Dawood 1554, Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud)