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 discharge.
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 powerful dua should be recited in the morning, after the Fajr prayer, as part of your daily supplications. It's a proactive way to shield yourself from the negative influences that can arise from our own senses and desires throughout the day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, raising your hands slightly if possible. Understand that each phrase is a plea to Allah to protect a specific faculty or aspect of yourself from harm. Reflect on the potential misuse of your hearing, sight, tongue, heart, and private parts as you say the words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive shield against a multitude of evils. By seeking refuge in Allah from the 'evil of the tongue,' we are directly asking for protection against gossip, backbiting, lying, and slander. It also guards against harmful speech that could damage relationships or lead to sin. Similarly, seeking protection for our hearing, sight, and heart helps us avoid hearing, seeing, or harboring ill thoughts that could lead us astray. The inclusion of 'maniyyi' (discharge/semen) also encompasses seeking protection from illicit sexual desires and actions. It's a holistic supplication for maintaining purity and righteousness in our interactions and thoughts.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to teach his Companions to say in the morning: '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 discharge.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5088)