بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing can cause harm on earth or in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited in the morning and evening. It's a general supplication for protection against all forms of harm, including natural calamities like storms, earthquakes, and floods. Reciting it diligently provides a shield through Allah's mercy.
How to Read
Recite this supplication three times in the morning after Fajr prayer and three times in the evening after Asr prayer. Utter the words with sincerity and conviction, believing that Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) is the ultimate protector. Visualize His protection surrounding you and your loved ones as you speak the words.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ informed us that whoever recites this dua in the morning and evening, nothing will harm him. 'Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever says: ‘*Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem*’ three times every 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.' This dua invokes Allah's name, recognizing His supreme power and comprehensive knowledge, thereby seeking His safeguarding presence against all potential dangers.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever says: 'Bismillahilladhi la yadhurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-Aleem' (In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing can cause harm on earth or in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing) three times every 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 5087 (Sahih)