أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq
When to Read
This is a powerful dua for protection that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to recite in the evening and morning. Imagine the peace of mind knowing you've sought the ultimate shield against any harm, seen or unseen, as the day begins or ends. It's perfect for when you feel vulnerable, are traveling, or simply want to strengthen your connection with Allah's protective power.
How to Read
Recite this dua three times in the morning and three times in the evening. Make sure to say it with sincerity and conviction, truly believing in the power of Allah's words. Visualize yourself enveloped in Allah's protection as you utter these sacred phrases. It's a simple yet profound act of relying on your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ guaranteed that whoever recites this dua in the morning and evening will be protected from all harm. This isn't just about physical safety; it encompasses protection from all sorts of evils, including anxieties, whispers of Shaytan, and harmful influences. It's a testament to the efficacy of sincere supplication rooted in the teachings of the Sunnah, showing us that even simple duas carry immense weight when uttered with true faith.
Source & Authentication
حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ خِرَاشٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنْ قَالَ بِاللَّيْلِ مِنْ عِبَادِي بِهَؤُلاَءِ الْكَلِمَاتِ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ " . ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ بِحَدِيثِهِ " أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ " " . قَالَ " لَمْ يَضُرَّهُ شَيْءٌ حَتَّى يُصْبِحَ " . قَالَ فَكَانَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبَّاسٍ، يَلْقَنُهَا، مَنْ سَمِعَهُ يَوْمَ الأَرْضِ مَرَّةً وَاللَّيْلَ مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ " . حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ " مَنْ قَالَهَا ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ بِالنَّهَارِ لَمْ يَفْجَأْهُ بِاللَّيْلِ شَيْءٌ حَتَّى يُصْبِحَ وَإِنْ قَالَهَا بِاللَّيْلِ لَمْ يَفْجَأْهُ بِالنَّهَارِ شَيْءٌ حَتَّى يُصْبِحَ " .