اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَارِ السُّوءِ، وَمِنْ زَوْجٍ مُّعَنِّتَةٍ، وَمِنْ شَيَاطِينِ الْجِنِّ وَالْإِنسِ، وَمِنْ سَبُعٍ يَأْكُلُنِي، وَمِنْ كَلْبٍ يَرْمِيَنِي، وَمِنْ قَوْمٍ يُهْلِكُونَنِي، وَمِنْ يَوْمِ السُّوءِ، وَمِنْ لَيْلَةٍ سَوْدَاءَ، وَمِنْ سَاعَةِ سَوُءٍ، وَمِنْ دَابَّةٍ سَوْدَاءَ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ ذِي شَرٍّ، إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from a bad neighbor, and from a troublesome spouse, and from the devils among Jinn and mankind, and from a beast that will devour me, and from a dog that will throw stones at me, and from a people who will destroy me, and from an evil day, and from a black night, and from an evil hour, and from a black beast, and from the evil of all possessors of evil. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min jaris-su'i, wa min zawjin mu'annitin, wa min shayatinil-jini wal-insi, wa min sabu'in ya'kuluni, wa min kalbin yarmini, wa min qawmin yuhlikunani, wa min yawmis-su'i, wa min laylatin sawda'a, wa min sa'ati saw'in, wa min dabbatinsawda'a, wa min sharri kulli dhi sharrin, innaka samii'ud-du'a'
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when you find yourself experiencing difficulties caused by a neighbor's actions, whether it's their noise, their gossip, their disruptive behavior, or any other form of annoyance. It can be recited during times of distress related to neighborly issues, or as a general protection against such challenges.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, preferably after the obligatory prayers or during the times when dua is more readily answered (like the last third of the night or between the Adhan and Iqamah). Raise your hands in supplication as you invoke Allah, and be firm in your belief that He is the ultimate protector and solver of problems.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication offers broad protection from various evils, specifically including the tribulation of a bad neighbor. By seeking refuge in Allah, we acknowledge His supreme power and our reliance on Him to shield us from harm. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua to safeguard ourselves from the negative impacts a difficult neighbor can have on our peace and well-being.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah b. ‘Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of the Day of Deprivation, and the evil of the Day of Calamity, and the evil of the Day of Tribulation, and the evil of the Day of Affliction, and the evil of the evil Day, and the evil of the night, and the evil of the Hour, and the evil of a bad companion in the abode. And he used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of a bad neighbor in the abode of settlement. And he used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of a neighbor who resides in the abode (i.e., a Bedouin neighbor). And he used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of a neighbor who stays in the city and deviates, and he said: And he (the narrator) made mention of a companion who is a man. And he used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of a companion who is a man. And he used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of a spouse who causes trouble and from wealth which causes trouble. He said: We said: O Messenger of Allah, what is the evil of a spouse who causes trouble? He said: Such a spouse who brings evil upon you in this world. And we said: What is the evil of wealth which causes trouble? He said: Such wealth which causes you to be insolent or to go to extremes. And he used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of a beast that devours (a person). And he used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of the Dajjal. And he used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of the Day of Resurrection. And he used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of a bad neighbor, and a spouse who causes trouble, and a companion who is a man, and from a beast that devours (a person). And he (the narrator) said: He (the Prophet ﷺ) uttered this supplication: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from the evil of a bad neighbor, and from a troublesome spouse, and from the devils among Jinn and mankind, and from a beast that devours (a person), and from a dog that casts stones, and from a people who destroy me, and from an evil day, and from a black night, and from an evil hour, and from a black beast, and from the evil of all possessors of evil. Verily Thou art the Hearer of supplication.'