اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ دَابَّةٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ سُوءٍ، إِلَّا عَابِرًا بِالْخَيْرِ يَا رَحْمَنُ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my soul, and from the evil of every moving creature You hold by its forelock. I seek refuge in You from the evil of the night and the day, and from the evil of all evil, except for one who comes with good, O Most Merciful.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri nafsi, wa min sharri kulli dabbatin anta akhidhun binasiyatiha, wa min sharri al-layli wa an-nahari, wa min sharri kulli su', illa 'abiran bil-khairi ya Rahmanu.
When to Read
This dua is recited in the morning, after waking up and before engaging in any other activities. It's part of seeking Allah's protection as you begin your day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, fully believing in Allah's power to protect you. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. It is recommended to recite it once in the morning.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks refuge in Allah from various forms of evil, including the hidden evils within oneself, external dangers that are beyond our control, and the general harms associated with the passage of time (day and night). By seeking Allah's protection, we aim to safeguard ourselves from sins and misguidance, especially those that might have occurred inadvertently or due to external influences during the night, thus starting the day with a clean slate and divine protection.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) awoke in the morning, he used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri nafsi, wa min sharri kulli dabbatin anta akhidhun binasiyatiha, wa min sharri al-layli wa an-nahari, wa min sharri kulli su', illa 'abiran bil-khairi ya Rahmanu.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my soul, and from the evil of every moving creature You hold by its forelock. I seek refuge in You from the evil of the night and the day, and from the evil of all evil, except for one who comes with good, O Most Merciful.)