بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ، وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
In the name of Allah, I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the promptings of devils and from their presence.
Bismillahi, a'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatis-shayateeni wa an yahdurun.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited before sleeping. It's a way to entrust yourself to Allah's protection throughout the night, safeguarding you from all forms of evil, including the subtle influence of the evil eye and the whispers of Shaytan.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction before you lie down to sleep. Picture Allah's protection enveloping you as you say the words. Make sure to pronounce each word clearly, focusing on the meaning and the trust you are placing in Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers comprehensive protection by invoking Allah's perfect words. It guards against His displeasure, the consequences of wrongdoings, the harm that might come from other creations, and specifically shields from the insidious whispers and presence of devils. By reciting this, you are actively seeking Allah's refuge, which is a profound act of reliance (tawakkul) that brings peace and security.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: When any of you goes to bed, let him say: 'Bismillahi, a'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatis-shayateeni wa an yahdurun.' (In the name of Allah, I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the promptings of devils and from their presence.) He said: These words will protect him from everything.