Dua for Protection in the Morning | Authentic Morning Dua

Islam places great emphasis on starting each day with the remembrance of Allah and seeking His divine protection. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught specific supplications to be recited every morning, establishing a spiritual shield against physical, mental, and spiritual harm.

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

Transliteration

Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma'as-mihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa Huwas-Sami'ul-'Alim.

Translation

In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

Source

Hadith — Sunan Abi Dawud / Jami at-Tirmidhi — Morning protection supplications

Authenticity: Established in hadith

Meaning and Explanation

This powerful supplication expresses complete reliance upon Allah's majesty and attributes, affirming that when protected by His Name, no creation in the heavens or earth can inflict harm.

When to Recite

Recite 3 times every morning between Fajr prayer and sunrise (and 3 times in the evening).

How to Recite

Recite three times with full conviction (Yaqeen), presence of mind, and trust in Allah's all-encompassing knowledge and protection.

Important Notes

It is recommended to combine this dua with other morning protection adhkar, such as Ayat al-Kursi and Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas.

Benefits

According to the authentic Hadith, whoever recites this dua three times in the morning will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity or harm until the evening.

Additional Duas

Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afiyah fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afwa wal-'afiyata fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahummas-tur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahummah-fazni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yamini wa 'an shimali wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'azamatika an ughtala min tahti.

O Allah, I ask You for well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and calm my fears. O Allah, protect me from in front of me, behind me, on my right, on my left, and from above me; and I seek refuge in Your greatness from being swallowed up from beneath me.

Content type: Hadith

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