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 on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, 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-Sami'ul-'Aleem.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is best recited in the morning and evening. It's a profound way to start and end your day, seeking Allah's protection against any harm that may come your way, whether visible or hidden, during the day or the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with full conviction in Allah's power to protect. Focus on the meaning of the words, recognizing that your refuge is solely with Allah. It is recommended to say it three times in the morning and three times in the evening.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised that whoever recites this dua in the morning and evening, nothing will harm them. This means protection from all sorts of calamities, physical ailments, spiritual dangers, and the evil of creation. It fosters a deep sense of reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and peace of mind, knowing you are under His ultimate care.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Aban bin Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him): My father (Uthman bin Affan, may Allah be pleased with him) said: "I never heard any hadith from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ about this matter, except that I did not miss it. And Aban bin Uthman said: I never heard it from my father except that I did not miss it." (Aban said:) 'I heard Allah's Messenger ﷺ say: "Whoever says (in Arabic): *'Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i, wa Huwas-Sami'ul-'Aleem'* (In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing) three times, he will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until the morning, and whoever says it in the morning three times, he will not be afflicted by a sudden calamity until the morning." (Aban said:) 'Abu Bakr Al-Haddad said: "This hadith was narrated to us by Hafs bin Umar Al-Haddad, who said: 'This hadith was narrated to us by Humam, from Qatadah, from Karimah, from Uthman bin Affan, from the Prophet ﷺ.'" (This is the wording of Muslim and it is similar to the wording of Al-Bukhari).