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 cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shai'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i, wa Huwas-Samee'ul-'Aleem
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited every morning and evening. It's especially beneficial when entering crowded places like markets, public transport, or any gathering where the risk of contracting illness might be higher. Reciting it provides a shield of Allah's protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere belief and conviction, visualizing Allah's protection surrounding you. It's ideally recited three times in the morning and three times in the evening. When entering a crowded place, make a conscious effort to recall this dua and perhaps repeat it silently or with a low voice.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a profound statement of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and reliance on Him. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ assured us that whoever recites this three times every morning and evening will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity. While a sudden calamity is broader than just illness, it certainly encompasses infectious diseases. By reciting this, we invoke Allah's decree of safety and protection against harm, including the spread of diseases in crowded environments. The essence lies in acknowledging Allah's power over all things and seeking refuge in His name.
Source & Authentication
Abu Dawud (5088) narrated that 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "No servant says in the morning of each day and the evening of each night: 'Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shai'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i, wa Huwas-Samee'ul-'Aleem' (In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing), but that nothing will harm him." (Al-Tirmidhi (3388) and Ibn Majah (3869) also narrated it, and Al-Tirmidhi said it is Hasan Gharib.)