بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing can cause harm on earth or in the heavens, and He is the Hearing, the 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 should be recited daily, especially in the morning and evening. It's a comprehensive shield against all forms of harm, including illnesses stemming from environmental factors like pollution, contaminated water, or other unseen dangers lurking in our surroundings. Reciting it fosters a sense of reliance on Allah and invokes His protection over ourselves, our families, and our communities.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and firm belief in Allah's power to protect. It is recommended to say it three times in the morning and three times in the evening. Utter the words clearly, focusing on their meaning and the absolute trust you place in your Creator. Remember, the effectiveness of any dua is tied to our conviction and our actions.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a magnificent shield. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever says this dua three times in the morning, nothing will harm him that day. And whoever says it three times in the evening, nothing will harm him that night.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3866). This protection extends to all forms of harm, physical and spiritual, including diseases that may arise from environmental hazards we face in our daily lives, especially in modern times with increased pollution.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Aban ibn Uthman, who said: 'My father narrated to me: 'I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: 'Whoever says: '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 can cause harm on earth or in the heavens, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing) – three times, will not be afflicted by sudden calamity until the morning, and whoever says it in the morning three times, will not be afflicted by sudden calamity until the evening.' Aban said: 'And 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar, when he was afflicted with paralysis, started to invoke that person (who narrated the hadith) by saying: 'The mercy of Allah be on him, he narrated this hadith to me, and I have not invoked this name except for good.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3866).