اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ
O Allah, we place You before them and we seek refuge in You from their evils.
Allahumma inna naj'aluka fi nuhurihim wa na'udhu bika min shururihim
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when facing malicious rumors, character assassination, or slander campaigns that unfairly target individuals or the Muslim community. Recite it when you hear negative propaganda spreading, or when facing unjust accusations that aim to tarnish the reputation of Muslims. It's a shield to invoke when the tongues of the slanderers begin to wag.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, visualizing Allah's protection enveloping you and the community. It's best recited after your obligatory prayers (salat) or at any time you feel threatened by slander. Raise your hands slightly as if presenting the threat to Allah and seeking His direct intervention. The emphasis is on placing our trust entirely in Allah and seeking His refuge, acknowledging our helplessness against such schemes without His support.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, offers a direct recourse against those who seek to harm us through slander and malicious speech. It invokes Allah's power to thwart the plans of our enemies and protect us from their schemes. By reciting it, we affirm our belief that no harm can befall us except by Allah's decree and that He is the ultimate protector of the faithful against all forms of evil, including the insidious attacks on our character and reputation.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari: When the Prophet (ﷺ) feared a people, he would say: 'Allahumma inna naj'aluka fi nuhurihim wa na'udhu bika min shururihim' (O Allah, we place You before them and we seek refuge in You from their evils).