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 desires/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 dua is a powerful supplication to be recited in the morning, ideally after the Fajr prayer. It's part of the general supplications for protection that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to say as we begin our day, safeguarding ourselves from potential harm.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, understanding that you are actively seeking Allah's protection. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly while reciting, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ in many supplications. The 'maniyyi' part can refer to one's private part or one's desires, both of which can lead to sin if not guarded.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks Allah's protection against the misuse of our senses and inner faculties. Specifically, seeking refuge from the evil of the tongue (lisani) is crucial in combating gossip, slander, backbiting, and all forms of harmful speech that can ruin relationships and earn Allah's displeasure. By reciting this, we acknowledge our dependence on Allah for guarding our actions and intentions throughout the day.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of hearing, seeing, tongue, heart, and desires. (Sunan Abi Dawud, Book 40, Hadith 5088. Graded Hasan by some scholars).