اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ، وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، كُنْ لِي جَارًا مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا السَّيِّدِ وَشَرِّ حَاسِيهِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ دَابَّةٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَا، إِنَّ رَبِّي عَلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Great Throne! Be my neighbour against the evil of this person and the evil of his actions, and against the evil of every moving creature. Verily, my Lord is on the Straight Path.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i, wa Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem. Kun li jaran min sharri hatha as-sayyidi wa sharri hasihi, wa min sharri kulli dabbatin anta akhidhun binasiyatiha. Inna Rabbi 'ala siratin mustaqim.
When to Read
This dua is incredibly powerful when a spouse is facing injustice, oppression, or any form of difficulty initiated by another person. It's a supplication for protection and for Allah's intervention when your partner feels overwhelmed or wronged. Recite it with sincerity when you sense your spouse is struggling with a specific person or situation that is causing them significant distress.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, focusing on the attributes of Allah as the Creator and Controller of all things. Imagine His vastness (seven heavens, Great Throne) and His power over every creature. Raising your hands in supplication, as is the Sunnah, can enhance the feeling of reliance on Allah. It's also beneficial to recite this collectively with your spouse, or on their behalf, seeking Allah's protection for them.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a shield against oppression and harm. It directly invokes Allah's power as the ultimate Protector and Judge. By reciting it, you are entrusting the situation to the One who has authority over all creation, seeking His intervention to rectify injustice and bring peace. It embodies the principle of *tawakkul* (reliance on Allah) while actively seeking His help through supplication.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu al-Malih that he was with Baridah when he was accompanying a group of people on a military expedition. They suffered greatly from thirst and hardship. Baridah said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I am telling you about what we are suffering from the hardships of the journey and the thirst.' He said: 'Do not say: O 'Abdullah bin 'Amr, say: O Allah, help me.' Then Baridah said: 'O Allah, help me.' The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Great Throne! Be my neighbour against the evil of this person and the evil of his actions, and against the evil of every moving creature. Verily, my Lord is on the Straight Path.' And he said: 'This supplication is a protection for you.'