بِسْمِ اللَّهِ 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 the heavens can harm, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing.
Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma'asmihi shay'un fīl-arḍi wa lā fis-samā'i wa huwas-Samī'ul-'Alīm
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recommended to be recited three times in the morning and three times in the evening. It serves as a comprehensive shield against all forms of harm, including specific infectious diseases and outbreaks, by invoking Allah's protection and sovereignty. It's particularly comforting during times of widespread illness or when one feels vulnerable.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with a firm belief in Allah's power to protect. It's best to say it while placing your hand over the area you wish to protect, or over your heart, as a sign of focused intent. Utter it with conviction, visualizing Allah's divine protection surrounding you. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible, though the primary emphasis is on the sincerity of the heart.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised that whoever recites this dua three times in the morning and three times in the evening will not be afflicted by any sudden affliction. This protection extends to all forms of harm, be it physical, spiritual, or environmental. It cultivates a deep reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and fosters peace of mind, knowing that ultimate control and protection rest solely with the Creator. This hadith highlights the immense power of the words of the Prophet ﷺ and the boundless mercy of Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, 'He who says: 'Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma'asmihi shay'un fīl-arḍi wa lā fis-samā'i wa huwas-Samī'ul-'Alīm' (In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can harm, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing) three times, will not be afflicted by any sudden affliction until morning comes. And whoever says it in the morning three times will not be afflicted by any sudden affliction until evening comes.' Sunan Abi Dawud 3869, Sunan Ibn Majah 3548. It is also found in Sahih al-Bukhari in a slightly different wording within the context of specific ailments, and in Sahih Muslim.