اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَضِينَ وَمَا أَقَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَمَا أَضَلَّتْ، كُنْ لِي جَارًا مِنْ شَرِّ خَلْقِكَ كُلِّهِمْ جَمِيعًا، أَنْ يَفْرُطَ عَلَيَّ أَحَدٌ مِنْهُمْ أَوْ أَنْ يَطْغَى، سُبْحَانَكَ أَنْتَ رَبِّي، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، لاَ يَمْلِكُ الأَوَّلُونَ وَالآخِرُونَ لِي نَفْعًا وَلاَ ضَرًّا، أَحِطْ بِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ وَمِنْ خَلْفِي، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي وَعَنْ شِمَالِي، وَمِنْ فَوْقِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ يُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي.
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they have shaded, Lord of the earths and what they have carried, Lord of the devils and what they have misguided, be for me a neighbor from the evil of all Your creation, lest any of them rush upon me or transgress. Glorified are You! You are my Lord, there is no god but You. Neither the first nor the last can possess any benefit or harm for me. Protect me from before me and from behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me. And I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being overthrown from beneath me.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azallat, wa Rabba al-ardiina wa ma aqallat, wa Rabba ash-shayatini wa ma adallat, kun li jaaran min sharri khalqika kullihim jami'an, an yafruta 'alayya ahadun minhum aw an yatgha. Subhanaka Anta Rabbi, la ilaha illa Anta, la yamlik al-awwaluna wal akhiruna li naf'an wa la darra. Ahit bi min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimalee, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'azamatika an yughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is especially beneficial for our elders, who may face increased physical and spiritual vulnerability. Recite it upon waking, before sleep, or whenever a sense of weakness or unease arises. It's a comprehensive request for protection and a reaffirmation of reliance on Allah's absolute power, which can bring immense comfort to a soul seeking solace in their twilight years.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, focusing on the meaning of each word. Visualize Allah's divine protection encompassing you. Make it a regular habit, perhaps after Fajr or Isha prayers. Understand that Allah's Names and Attributes mentioned in the dua – Lordship, Power, Magnificence – are the source of all comfort and security. Remembering them is a form of dhikr that strengthens the heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers comprehensive divine protection against all forms of evil and transgression from Allah's creation. For the elderly, it can alleviate anxieties about their physical state and provide a deep sense of security and peace by reminding them of Allah's ultimate control and benevolent care. Reciting it is an act of trusting in Allah's sufficiency (Hasbunallah) and acknowledging His unique role as the Sole Protector and Sustainer.
Source & Authentication
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 'O Messenger of Allah, teach me some words to say in the morning and evening.' The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they have shaded, Lord of the earths and what they have carried, Lord of the devils and what they have misguided, be for me a neighbor from the evil of all Your creation, all of them together, lest any of them rush upon me or transgress. Glorified are You! You are my Lord, there is no god but You. Neither the first nor the last can possess any benefit or harm for me. Protect me from before me and from behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me. And I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being overthrown from beneath me.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5067 - Hasan)