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 (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 powerful supplication is best recited in the morning, after the Fajr prayer, as part of our daily Adhkar (remembrance of Allah). It's a conscious act of seeking divine protection as we begin our day, preparing ourselves to navigate the world and its potential harms.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focused intention. While no specific number is mandated, reciting it once with full presence is more beneficial than reciting it multiple times with a wandering mind. Pay attention to each part of the supplication, truly internalizing the plea for protection over your senses and heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a shield against the misuse of our faculties. By seeking refuge from the evil of our tongue, we are asking Allah to protect us from backbiting, slander, lies, harsh words, and gossip. It also implicitly calls for protection over our hearing (not listening to evil) and our sight (not looking at what is forbidden). Safeguarding our tongue is crucial as it is often the source of great strife and wrongdoing in this life and the next. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself understood the immense power of the tongue and warned us of its dangers.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge from these evils in the morning: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ سَمْعِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ بَصَرِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ لِسَانِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ قَلْبِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَنِيِّي. 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. (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 (semen).) — Sunan Abu Dawud 5088, Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him). The hadith is classified as Hasan by some scholars.