بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ العَلِيمُ
In the name of Allah, the one whose name, when mentioned, nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillahil-ladhi la yaduru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Sami'ul-'Aleem
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recommended to be recited in the morning, after Fajr prayer, and again in the evening. It serves as a spiritual shield, invoking Allah's protection against all forms of harm, including the subtle and pervasive temptations that can derail our good intentions and actions throughout the day.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with full conviction in Allah's power to protect. Focus on the meaning as you say it, truly believing that His name is the ultimate safeguard against anything that could lead you astray or cause you distress. It's best recited while holding your hands out, palms up, as is customary for supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua offers immense peace of mind and a strengthened resolve against temptation. By invoking Allah's name, we acknowledge His absolute sovereignty and our reliance on Him for protection. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ guaranteed that whoever recites this three times in the morning will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until evening, and whoever recites it three times in the evening will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until morning. (Sunan Abi Dawud 5088). This protection extends to spiritual harms, guarding us against the whispers of Shaytan and our own lower selves.
Source & Authentication
Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Whoever says: 'Bismillahil-ladhi la yaduru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Sami'ul-'Aleem' (In the name of Allah, the one whose name, when mentioned, nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing) three times, will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until morning, and whoever says it three times in the evening will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until morning." — Sunan Abi Dawud 5088