Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Protection from Misfortune and Calamities

Protection
Sahih HadithSunan Abi Dawud 3866

بِسْمِ اللهِ 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 heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.

Bismillahi alladhi la yadummu ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa Huwas-Sami'ul-'Alim

When to Read

This powerful dua is recommended to be recited three times in the morning and three times in the evening. By saying it consistently, you invoke Allah's protection against any harm that might befall you throughout the day or night, whether it's physical danger, spiritual affliction, or unforeseen difficulties.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere intention and firm belief in Allah's power. Utter the words clearly, feeling the weight and meaning behind each phrase. Picture Allah's protection enveloping you as you speak.

Virtues & Benefits

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised that whoever recites this dua in the morning and evening, nothing will harm him. This includes protection from sudden calamities, illnesses, accidents, and even the evil of creation. It's a comprehensive shield provided by the Most High for those who remember Him and seek His refuge.

Source & Authentication

Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Whoever says: 'Bismillahi alladhi la yadummu ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa Huwas-Sami'ul-'Alim' (In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing), three times in the morning, will not be afflicted by any calamity until the evening. And whoever says it in the evening, will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning."
Sahih HadithSunan Abi Dawud 3866
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