Dua for Protection from Evil, Harm and Danger | Islamic Supplication

Islam teaches believers to seek protection from Allah through remembrance, Quranic supplications and authentic duas. Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas are among the most well-known chapters for seeking refuge in Allah.

قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ ۝ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ ۝ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ ۝ وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ ۝ وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ

Transliteration

Qul a'udhu bi-rabbil-falaq. Min sharri ma khalaq. Wa min sharri ghasiqin idha waqab. Wa min sharrin-naffathati fil-uqad. Wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad.

Translation

Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak, from the evil of what He created, from the evil of darkness when it settles, from the evil of those who blow on knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies.

Source

Quran — The Holy Quran — Surah Al-Falaq 113; Surah An-Nas 114

Authenticity: Quranic supplications for seeking protection

Meaning and Explanation

The dua teaches believers to place their protection and safety in Allah alone against all forms of external harm.

When to Recite

Morning, evening, before sleep, and when feeling fearful.

How to Recite

Recite with sincerity and full reliance on Allah (Tawakkul).

Important Notes

Protection comes from Allah alone; the Quran is a means of healing and refuge.

Benefits

Protection from the evil eye, magic, jealousy, and unforeseen dangers.

Additional Duas

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

Bismillahilladhi la yadurru ma’asmihi shay’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i wa huwas-sami’ul-alim

Content type: Quran

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