89. Morning & Evening Dua for Protection
Say three times:
Dua for Protection in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِيْ لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Dua for Protection English Transliteration
Bismillaahil-lathee laa yadhurru ma'as-mihi shay'un fil-'ardhi wa laa fis-samaa'i wa Huwas-Samee 'ul- 'Aleem.
Dua for Protection English Translation
In the name of Allah with whose name nothing is harmed on earth nor in the heavens and He is The All-Seeing, The All-Knowing.
Uthman (RA) say: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: If anyone says three times: "In the name of Allah, when Whose name is mentioned nothing on Earth or in Heaven can cause harm, and He is the Hearer, the Knower" he will not suffer sudden affliction till the morning, and if anyone says this in the morning, he will not suffer sudden affliction till the evening.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَوْدُودٍ، عَمَّنْ سَمِعَ أَبَانَ بْنَ عُثْمَانَ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ عُثْمَانَ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَفَّانَ - يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " مَنْ قَالَ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لاَ يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَىْءٌ فِي الأَرْضِ وَلاَ فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ لَمْ تُصِبْهُ فَجْأَةُ بَلاَءٍ حَتَّى يُصْبِحَ وَمَنْ قَالَهَا حِينَ يُصْبِحُ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ لَمْ تُصِبْهُ فَجْأَةُ بَلاَءٍ حَتَّى يُمْسِيَ " . قَالَ فَأَصَابَ أَبَانَ بْنَ عُثْمَانَ الْفَالِجُ فَجَعَلَ الرَّجُلُ الَّذِي سَمِعَ مِنْهُ الْحَدِيثَ يَنْظُرُ إِلَيْهِ فَقَالَ لَهُ مَا لَكَ تَنْظُرُ إِلَىَّ فَوَاللَّهِ مَا كَذَبْتُ عَلَى عُثْمَانَ وَلاَ كَذَبَ عُثْمَانُ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَلَكِنَّ الْيَوْمَ الَّذِي أَصَابَنِي فِيهِ مَا أَصَابَنِي غَضِبْتُ فَنَسِيتُ أَنْ أَقُولَهَا .
Narrated Uthman ibn Affan: Aban ibn Uthman said: I heard Uthman ibn Affan (his father) say: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: If anyone says three times: "In the name of Allah, when Whose name is mentioned nothing on Earth or in Heaven can cause harm, and He is the Hearer, the Knower" he will not suffer sudden affliction till the morning, and if anyone says this in the morning, he will not suffer sudden affliction till the evening. Aban was afflicted by some paralysis and when a man who heard the tradition began to look at him, he said to him: Why are you looking at me? I swear by Allah, I did not tell a lie about Uthman, nor did Uthman tell a lie about the Prophet (ﷺ), but that day when I was afflicted by it, I became angry and forgot to say them. [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 5088]
Benefits of dua for protection from harm
Dua for protection from harm brings safety peace and comfort shields from evil and builds trust in Allah’s care each day
- Morning and evening recitation of this dua helps shield from harm and evil
- Reciting dua for protection from harm keeps believers safe from unseen dangers
- Bismillahilladzi la yadurru supports protection from enemy and evil eye
- This morning and evening dua brings comfort and a sense of safety through the day
- Protection dua from hadith gives assurance of Allah’s care and mercy
- It provides a feeling of peace and security when reciting
- Following this dua morning and evening builds a habit of remembrance of Allah
When to Recite dua for protection from harm
Recite dua for protection after fajr and maghrib before leaving home or when worried for safety and peace all day and night
- Morning recitation of dua for protection from harm after fajr brings safety for the whole day
- Evening recitation of morning and evening dua after maghrib helps protect through the night
- Reciting dua for protection from harm when feeling worried keeps the heart calm
- Protection dua can be said before leaving home for Allah’s hifazat everywhere
How to Perform dua for protection from harm
Begin with a clean heart recite Bismillahilladzi la yadurru three times after fajr and maghrib trusting Allahfor protection
- Start the dua for protection from harm with a clean heart and intention, remembering Allah
- Recite Bismillahilladzi la yadurru three times in the morning and three times in the evening
- Say the protection dua after fajr for morning safety and after maghrib for evening protection
- Make dua for protection from harm with full trust in Allah’s promise of care and mercy
Summary
The dua for protection from harm is known for its strong words of safety, asking Allahto protect from things that can hurt on earth or in the sky. By saying Bismillahilladzi la yadurru, Muslims ask for Allah’s help and care every morning and evening.
Making this dua for protection from harm a regular part of the day brings peace and reminds Muslims of Allah’s power. This simple dua gives comfort and helps keep away harm, making each day feel safer and full of hope.