بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing can cause harm, neither on earth nor in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i, wa Huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited every morning, after Fajr prayer, as part of our daily protection strategy. It's a way to anchor our day in Allah's presence and seek His safeguarding against any potential harm, including the envy and ill intentions of others.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, focusing on each word and its meaning. Visualize Allah's protection encompassing you as you speak. It is generally recited three times in the morning to affirm our reliance on Allah for the entire day.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua serves as a potent shield against all forms of harm, whether physical, spiritual, or emotional. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised that whoever recites this three times in the morning will not be afflicted by sudden calamity. This protection extends to shielding us from the envy and malice of others, as Allah, the All-Hearing and All-Knowing, is our ultimate guardian.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Whoever says: 'Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i, wa Huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem' (In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing can cause harm, neither on earth nor in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing) three times in the morning, will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until the evening. And whoever says it three times in the evening, will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until the morning." — Sahih Abu Dawud 5087