431. Dua for Protection from Oppressors
Prophet (ﷺ) said, If anyone fears to encounter an enemy or those of authority, then he should say:
Dua for Protection in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيْمِ كُنْ لِي جَارًا مِنْ فُلَانِ بْنِ فُلَانٍ، وَأَحْزَابِهِ مِنْ خَلَائِقِكَ (وَمِنْ شَرِّ خَلْقِكَ كُلِّهِمْ جَمِيْعًا) أَنْ يَفْرُطَ عَلَيَّ أَحَدٌ مِنْهُمْ أَوْ يَطْغَى عَزَّ جَارُكَ وَجَلَّ ثَنَاؤُكَ وَلَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Dua for Protection English Transliteration
Allaahumma Rabbas-samawaatis-sab'i, wa Rabbal-'Arshil-'Adheem, kun lee jaaran min [here you mention the person's name], wa 'ahzaabihi min khalaa'iqika, (wa min sharri khalqika kullihim jami'an) 'an yafruta 'alayya 'ahadun minhum 'aw yatghaa, 'azza jaaruka, wajalla thanaa'uka, wa laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta
Dua for Protection English Translation
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens, Lord of the Magnificent Throne, be for me a support against [such and such a person] and his helpers from among your creatures, lest any of them abuse me or do me wrong. Mighty is Your patronage and glorious are Your praises. There is none worthy of worship but You.
Narrated from Abdullah Ibn Masood (RA) and Abdullah Ibn Abbas (RA), they said: If anyone fears harm from any ruler, administrator or powerful person, he should recite this dua.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
"حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا ثُمَامَةُ بْنُ عُقْبَةَ قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ الْحَارِثَ بْنَ سُوَيْدٍ يَقُولُ: قَالَ عَبْدُ اللهِ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ: إِذَا كَانَ عَلَى أَحَدِكُمْ إِمَامٌ يَخَافُ تَغَطْرُسَهُ أَوْ ظُلْمَهُ، فَلْيَقُلِ: اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ، وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، كُنْ لِي جَارًا مِنْ فُلاَنِ بْنِ فُلاَنٍ وَأَحْزَابِهِ مِنْ خَلاَئِقِكَ، أَنْ يَفْرُطَ عَلَيَّ أَحَدٌ مِنْهُمْ أَوْ يَطْغَى، عَزَّ جَارُكَ، وَجَلَّ ثَنَاؤُكَ، وَلا إِلَهَ إِلا أَنْتَ. '
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud said, ""When there is a ruler in charge of you whose arrogance or injustice is feared, you should say, 'O Allah, Lord of the Seven Heavens and Lord of the Immense Throne, be my Protector against so-and-so, the son of so-and-so, and his followers among Your creatures so that none of them exceeds the bounds towards me or oppresses me. Your protection is mighty and Your praise is great. There is no god but You.'"" [Sahih (Albani). Sahih Al-Targhib: 2237, Adabul Mufrad: 707]
Benefits of Protection from Evil Eye and Jealousy (Surah Falaq)
This surah falaq gives strong protection from evil eye and jealousy, letting every Muslim ask Allah to keep harm, hasad, and darkness away from their life and family.
- Bismillah in surah falaq starts the dua for protection with Allah’s mercy.
- Qul auzu bi rabbil falaq keeps a Muslim safe from evil and hidden danger.
- Al falaq helps protect from hasad and the harm of jealousy in daily life.
- Reciting this dua for protection from evil brings peace and Barakah to the home.
- Sura falaq shields from nazar and every kind of evil that can hurt a believer.
When to Recite Dua For Protection From Enemies
This dua for protection from enemies is a strong way to ask Allah for safety from oppressors, Barakah, and help when you feel weak or fear harm from others who want to hurt you.
- After hearing threats, use dua against oppressor to seek Allah’s strong help.
- When facing unfair people, recite dua for protection from enemies for safety.
- Before meeting someone who harms, repeat dua against enemies for Allah’s shield.
- In times of fear or worry, remember this dua for enemy to keep your Iman safe.
- During quiet moments after salah, ask Allah with this dua for enemy destruction.
How to perform Dua for Protection from Enemies
When you feel scared of oppressors or enemies, this dua for protection from enemies is a strong masnoon dua. It helps Muslims ask Allah to keep them safe from harm, injustice, and the wrong of others, bringing peace and Barakah.
- Start by saying the dua after salah, mention the oppressor’s name for clear niyyah.
- If you feel someone is planning harm, quietly read this dua against oppressor for Allah’s help.
- When you see injustice or fear enemy’s power, use this dua for enemy to ask for Allah’s shield.
- Before going to bed or leaving home, recite this dua from protection of enemy for safety.
- In times of worry or when you feel weak, repeat this Muslim prayer to get Allah’s hifazat and strength.
Summary
The Dua for Protection from Oppressors is a strong Islamic dua for protection from enemies and those who do wrong. This dua against oppressor asks Allah, the Lord of the seven heavens, to be a support and keep harm away from any enemy or their helpers. It is a masnoon dua found in Sahih Al-Targhib and Adabul Mufrad.
Muslims use this dua for enemy and dua against enemies when facing danger or fear from others. It is a Muslim prayer that brings Barakah and helps keep Iman strong. The main lesson is to trust Allah’s power and use this dua for protection from enemies and all evil, making it part of daily Amal for safety.