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, from the evil of my sight, from the evil of my tongue, 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 is a comprehensive supplication that can be recited at any time, but it is particularly poignant to say it in the morning and evening. Reflecting on the different senses and faculties mentioned helps us remain mindful of how we use them in accordance with Allah's pleasure, guarding against any hypocrisy or double standards that might creep into our actions or intentions.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and contemplation. Understand that each part of the dua is a plea for protection over a vital aspect of yourself. Your hearing, sight, tongue, heart, and even your physical desires are all avenues through which you interact with the world and can potentially fall into sin or hypocrisy. Raise your hands in supplication as you would for other duas, focusing on seeking Allah's protection.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge in Allah protects us from internal and external evils. Hypocrisy (nifaq) and double standards are serious diseases of the heart. By asking for protection over our senses and heart, we are essentially asking Allah to purify our intentions and actions, ensuring that what we say, see, hear, and think aligns with our outward practice. This dua covers the foundations of our interaction with the world and our inner selves, helping us maintain integrity and sincerity. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself would often seek refuge in Allah from various evils, teaching us the importance of this practice.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my hearing, from the evil of my sight, from the evil of my tongue, from the evil of my heart, and from the evil of my semen.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 1550, graded Hasan by some scholars)