اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِوَجْهِكَ الْكَرِيمِ، وَبِكَلِمَاتِكَ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ الشَّيْطَانِ وَالْهَامَّةِ، وَمِنْ أَنْ تُصِيبَنِي وَحْشَةٌ أَوْ ذِكْرٌ يُعَذِّبُنِي.
O Allah, I seek refuge with Your Noble Face and Your Perfect Words from the accursed Satan and from (the harm of) all animals/creatures, and from my encountering dread or a thought that might torment me.
Allahumma inni a'udhu biwajhikal-kareemi, wa bikalimatikat-tammati minash-shaytani wal-hāmmah, wa min an tuseebanee wahshatun aw dhikrun yu'adhdhibunee.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recommended to be recited before sleeping. It's a beautiful way to entrust yourself to Allah's protection as you drift off, seeking solace and warding off feelings of dread or torment that can arise during the night, especially when one feels alone.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning and your reliance on Allah. It's best recited while lying down in bed, just before closing your eyes for sleep. Taking a moment to reflect on Allah's immense power and mercy can enhance its effect.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication offers profound protection by seeking refuge in Allah's divine attributes (His Noble Face and Perfect Words). It shields you from the whispers of Shaytan, which can amplify feelings of loneliness and dread, and also from any harmful creatures. Most importantly, it asks Allah to prevent feelings of intense loneliness ('wahsha') or distressing thoughts that could cause torment during the night, ensuring a more peaceful sleep.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'When any one of you goes to bed, he should say: Allahumma inni a'udhu biwajhikal-kareemi, wa bikalimatikat-tammati minash-shaytani wal-hāmmah, wa min an tuseebanee wahshatun aw dhikrun yu'adhdhibunee. (O Allah, I seek refuge with Your Noble Face and Your Perfect Words from the accursed Satan and from (the harm of) all animals/creatures, and from my encountering dread or a thought that might torment me.)' Abdullah bin Amr used to teach this to his grown-up children. The narrator, Shu'bah, said: 'From Shaytan and from animals/creatures.' He did not mention 'the accursed'.