اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ وَمِنْ خَلْفِي، وَعَنْ شِمَالِي، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي، وَمِنْ فَوْقِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي
O Allah, protect me from before me and from behind me, and from my left and from my right, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being taken from beneath me.
Allahumma-hfadhni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an shimali, wa 'an yamiini, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited in the morning. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would say it after Fajr prayer, seeking comprehensive protection for the entire day. It's a beautiful way to start your day, entrusting yourself to Allah's care, asking for His safeguard against all forms of harm, seen and unseen, from every direction.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction and a full heart, understanding the magnitude of Allah's power and His promise to protect those who seek refuge in Him. Imagine Allah's vast protection surrounding you as you utter these words. It's best recited once after the morning prayers (after Fajr), but its protective essence can be invoked anytime you feel a need for enhanced safety and divine guardianship.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encompasses a holistic request for divine protection. By asking Allah to shield us 'from before me and from behind me, and from my left and from my right, and from above me,' we are essentially seeking safety from any potential harm or danger that might approach us from any conceivable direction. The final part, 'and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being taken from beneath me,' signifies protection against sudden calamities or unexpected downfall. It's a comprehensive plea that covers both external threats and internal vulnerabilities, ensuring a complete sense of security under Allah's watchful eye. It also serves as a reminder of our utter dependence on Allah for our well-being and our ultimate fate.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma-hfadhni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an shimali, wa 'an yamiini, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti (O Allah, protect me from before me and from behind me, and from my left and from my right, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being taken from beneath me).' Sahih al-Bukhari 6306