بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
In the name of Allah, who with His name nothing can cause harm on earth nor in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillahi alladhi la yadurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for reciting daily as a protection for your spouse, especially if you fear any influence of sorcery, the evil eye, or general harm. You can make it a part of your morning or evening remembrance, or recite it anytime you feel a need for extra protection for them.
How to Read
Make sincere intention for your spouse's well-being and protection. Recite the dua with conviction and focus on Allah's power. You can blow gently on your spouse after reciting, or blow into your hands and then wipe over them, as is the practice for protecting oneself with other duas like Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication, when recited with sincerity, shields the person from all types of harm, whether it originates from the earth or the heavens. It is a comprehensive shield against physical ailments, spiritual afflictions, and the malevolent effects of magic and sorcery. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned its efficacy: 'Whoever says this three times in the morning, will not be afflicted by any calamity until the evening; and whoever says it three times in the evening, will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3869). This implies a broad protection that encompasses all forms of evil, including sorcery.
Source & Authentication
Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'There is no servant who says, in the morning of every day and the evening of every night: 'Bismillah alladhi la yadurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem' (In the name of Allah, who with His name nothing can cause harm on earth nor in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing) three times, but that he will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning, and he will not be afflicted by any calamity until the evening.' Sunan Abi Dawud 3869. The hadith has a similar narration in Sunan Ibn Majah 3548.