The Sunnah contains several powerful supplications seeking refuge in Allah from visible and unseen harm, evil creatures, and all forms of afflictions.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
Hadith — Sahih Muslim — Book of Remembrance and Supplication
Authenticity: Authentic hadith tradition
Meaning and Explanation
The believer seeks Allah's comprehensive protection through His complete and flawless words, rather than relying solely upon personal strength.
When to Recite
In the evening, during travel, when stopping at a new location, and whenever seeking general protection.
How to Recite
Recite 3 times with sincerity and firm conviction that ultimate protection comes from Allah alone.
Important Notes
This authentic wording is reported in Sahih Muslim (2708). The Prophet ﷺ stated that whoever recites it upon stopping at a place will not be harmed by anything until they depart.
Benefits
Protects against harm, poisonous insects, evil eye, and unseen dangers, especially when stopping at any place or during evening hours.
Additional Duas
Content type: Hadith
Tags:
prophet dua for protection
protection dua
safety dua
hadith supplication
daily protection
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is recommended to recite this supplication 3 times in the evening or whenever you stop at a new place during travel or outings.
According to Sahih Muslim (2708), the Prophet ﷺ stated that whoever recites this supplication upon halting at any destination will not be harmed by anything until they depart from that location.