اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ قَلْبِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ عَمَلِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ سَمْعِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ بَصَرِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ لِسَانِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ شَيْطَانِي وَشِرْكِي
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my heart, from the evil of my deeds, from the evil of my hearing, from the evil of my sight, from the evil of my tongue, from the evil of my soul, and from the evil of my devil and my associating others (with Allah).
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri qalbi, wa min sharri 'amali, wa min sharri sam'i, wa min sharri basari, wa min sharri lisani, wa min sharri nafsi, wa min sharri shaytani wa shirki
When to Read
This is a powerful dua to recite regularly, especially after Fajr and Maghrib prayers, or whenever you feel a pang of worry about your inner state or actions. It's a proactive way to guard yourself against internal struggles and temptations.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Imagine the words entering your heart and mind, truly seeking Allah's protection. It's best recited while raising your hands slightly, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ in seeking refuge.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses protection for the most crucial aspects of a person: their heart (intentions, desires), actions, senses (hearing, sight), speech, inner self (desires, temptations), and spiritual well-being (protection from the devil and shirk). By seeking refuge in Allah for all these, we aim for comprehensive spiritual health and protection.
Source & Authentication
‘Amr ibn Shu‘ayb narrated from his father, from his grandfather, that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to teach them to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of the heart and from the evil of deeds. He would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my heart, from the evil of my deeds, from the evil of my hearing, from the evil of my sight, from the evil of my tongue, from the evil of my soul, and from the evil of my devil and my associating others (with Allah).' (Note: The version cited is from Sunan Abi Dawud 1554, classified as Hasan by some scholars. The phrasing of 'shirki' (my associating others) in some narrations refers to seeking refuge from the devil leading one to commit shirk, or from one's own inclinations that might lead to shirk, not necessarily from committing shirk itself at that moment).