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، عَزَّ جَارُكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ.
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they have overshadowed, and Lord of the earths and what they have borne, and Lord of the devils and what they have misled, be my neighbor from the evil of all Your creation, lest any of them overwhelm me or transgress against me. Mighty is Your protection, and blessed is Your name, and there is no god but You.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azallat, wa Rabba al-ardiina wa ma aqallat, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adallat, kun li jaaran min sharri khalqika kullihim jamee'an an yafruta 'alayya ahadun minhum aw an yatgha, 'azza jaaruka, wa tabaraka ismuka, wa la ilaha illa anta.
When to Read
This powerful dua can be recited at any time, but it is particularly beneficial when feeling vulnerable, facing challenges related to health or independence, or simply seeking Allah's protection and support in navigating the complexities of aging. It's a supplication for overall well-being and divine guardianship.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, visualizing Allah's protection encompassing you. It can be recited after prayers, in the morning or evening, or whenever one feels the need for extra comfort and reassurance. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, recognizing Allah's absolute power and sovereignty over all creation.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication offers immense comfort by seeking refuge directly in Allah, the Creator and Sustainer of all things. It acknowledges His dominion over the heavens, the earth, and even the unseen realms, reinforcing the believer's reliance on Him alone. By asking Allah to be a 'neighbor' and protector, we are imploring His active safeguarding against any harm or transgression from His creation, bringing peace and security to the heart.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abdullah bin Mas'ud that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say: > **Arabic:** 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، عَزَّ جَارُكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ. > **Translation:** "O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they have overshadowed, and Lord of the earths and what they have borne, and Lord of the devils and what they have misled, be my neighbor from the evil of all Your creation, lest any of them overwhelm me or transgress against me. Mighty is Your protection, and blessed is Your name, and there is no god but You." This hadith is graded Hasan by Darussalam.