بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الأَرْضِ وَلا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ العَلِيمُ
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shai'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited in the morning after Fajr prayer. It's part of our daily remembrance (adhkar) that sets a protective shield for the day.
How to Read
Recite this dua three times in the morning. It is recommended to be said with sincerity and firm belief in Allah's power to protect us. Picture in your mind Allah's protection enveloping you as you speak these words.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised that whoever recites this dua in the morning three times will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until the evening, and whoever recites it in the evening will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning. This protection extends to all forms of harm, including that from insects like ants and scorpions, or any other creature or misfortune.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'No servant says in the morning: "Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shai'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem" (In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing), except that nothing will harm him until he reaches the evening. And no servant says it in the evening except that nothing will harm him until the morning.'