Dua & Sunnah
Dua & Sunnah

Seeking Allah's Protection from Sorcery Before Sleep

Sleep Duas
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2708

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ

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I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.

A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq

When to Read

This dua is recommended to be recited before sleeping. It's a powerful supplication to invoke Allah's complete protection during the vulnerable hours of rest, shielding you from any harm, including the effects of sorcery and magic.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere intention and full reliance on Allah. It is recommended to recite it three times before sleeping, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Virtues & Benefits

By seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words, you are invoking His ultimate protection against all forms of evil, including sorcery and magic. This hadith highlights the power of sincere supplication and reliance on Allah for safeguarding oneself. It serves as a spiritual shield, reminding us that no harm can befall us except by Allah's decree, and His protection is the strongest.

Source & Authentication

Narrated by Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and said: 'O Messenger of Allah! What have you encountered during this night?' He said: 'A demon from among the jinn came to me and tried to interrupt my prayer, but Allah enabled me to overpower him. I wanted to tie him to one of the pillars of the mosque so that you all could see him in the morning, but I remembered the dua of my brother Sulaiman: 'My Lord, forgive me and bestow on me a kingdom such as shall not fall to any after me. Verily, You are the Bestower.' (Sad 38:35). So he was driven away in humiliation.' Then he said: 'Whoever says when evening comes: "A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq" (I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created), then nothing will harm him until morning.' It was narrated that he said: 'When he stops somewhere during his journey, he should say: 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.' Nothing will harm him until he moves from that place.' (Sahih Muslim 2708)
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2708
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