434. Dua for Protection from Affliction
Dua for Protection in Arabic
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِيْ مِمَّا ابْتَلَاكَ بِهِ وَفَضَّلَنِيْ عَلَى كَثِيْرٍ مِمَّنْ خَلَقَ تَفْضِيْلًا
Dua for Protection English Transliteration
Al-hamdu lil-laahil-ladhee ‘aafaanee mim-mab-ta-laaka bihi, wa fad-dala-nee ‛alaa kathee-rin mim-man khalaqa taf-deelaa
Dua for Protection English Translation
Praise be to Allah who had saved me from what He had afflicted you with, and for honouring me over many of his creations.
Umar (RA) narrated that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever sees a person afflicted and say: (The dua is mentioned above) then he shall be saved from that affliction for as long as he lives.” Grandson of Husain (RA), Muhammad al-Bakir said, dua should be uttered silently without hearing the afflicted person.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ بَزِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، مَوْلَى آلِ الزُّبَيْرِ عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ رَأَى صَاحِبَ بَلاَءٍ فَقَالَ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي مِمَّا ابْتَلاَكَ بِهِ وَفَضَّلَنِي عَلَى كَثِيرٍ مِمَّنْ خَلَقَ تَفْضِيلاً إِلاَّ عُوفِيَ مِنْ ذَلِكَ الْبَلاَءِ كَائِنًا مَا كَانَ مَا عَاشَ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ . وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ . وَعَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ قَهْرَمَانُ آلِ الزُّبَيْرِ هُوَ شَيْخٌ بَصْرِيٌ وَلَيْسَ هُوَ بِالْقَوِيِّ فِي الْحَدِيثِ . وَقَدْ تَفَرَّدَ بِأَحَادِيثَ عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ . وَقَدْ رُوِيَ عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ أَنَّهُ قَالَ إِذَا رَأَى صَاحِبَ بَلاَءٍ فَتَعَوَّذَ مِنْهُ يَقُولُ ذَلِكَ فِي نَفْسِهِ وَلاَ يُسْمِعُ صَاحِبَ الْبَلاَءِ .
Umar narrated that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever sees a person afflicted and say: ‘All praise is due to Allah Who saved me from that which He has afflicted you with, and blessed me greatly over many of those whom He has created, (Al-ḥamdulillāhi alladhī `āfānī mimmabtalāka bihī wa faḍḍalanī `alā kathīrin mimman khalaqa tafḍīla)’ then he shall be saved from that affliction for as long as he lives.” [Sahih (Albani). At-Tirmidhi: 3431, 3432]
Benefits of Dua for Blessing Others (Masnun Dua)
This simple masnun dua brings Barakah and goodness to those you admire, making it a beautiful way to share love and keep hearts safe from jealousy and harm in daily life.
- Allah gives Barakah to the person when Muslims say this dua for blessing.
- Saying mashallah tabarakallah keeps nazar away and hearts free from hasad.
- Masnun dua like barakallahu laka brings peace and love among Muslims.
- Using may Allah bless you in daily talk grows unity and good Amal in family.
- Tabarakallah and masha allah help Muslims remember Allah’s mercy in every joy.
When to Recite Dua For Protection from Affliction
This dua for protection from affliction is a way to thank Allah for His Barakah, safety, and honor, keeping your Iman strong and heart full of shukr when you see others in hardship or face tests.
- When seeing someone in trouble, quietly recite this dua for protection from affliction.
- After hearing about someone’s musibat, use this Islamic dua for safety and Barakah.
- If you feel Allah saved you from harm, say this dua for protection from affliction with shukr.
- During visits to sick people, remember this dua for protection and honor from Allah.
- When you escape a big problem, make this dua for protection from affliction for Iman and Amal.
How to perform Dua for Protection from Affliction
This dua of protection from affliction is a way to thank Allah for keeping you safe from troubles and giving you Barakah over others. It is best to say this dua when you see someone facing hardship, so your heart stays humble and full of Iman.
- When you see someone in trouble, quietly recite this dua for protection from affliction.
- After seeing a person with illness, say this dua to thank Allah for your own health.
- If you pass by someone facing a test, use this dua to ask Allah for safety and Barakah.
- Right after Fard salah, remember to say this dua for protection from any hardship.
- While walks on road and see someone in pain, softly recite this dua to keep your Amal safe.
Summary
The Dua for Protection from Affliction is a masnoon dua that thanks Allah for keeping us safe from tests and giving us honor over many others. This dua for protection from affliction uses the words alhamdu lillah and is found in At-Tirmidhi, making it a trusted Islamic dua for daily life.
Muslims say this dua for protection and safety when they see someone in trouble or facing hardship. It brings Barakah and helps Iman grow stronger. The main lesson is to always thank Allah for His mercy and use this dua for protection from harm and affliction in daily Amal.