Dua for Protection (Morning & Evening)
Seeking Allah's protection from all evil
Meaning & Context
This is one of the most powerful and comprehensive duas for seeking protection. 'The perfect words of Allah' can refer to His divine attributes, His names, or His revealed words (the Quran). The supplicant seeks refuge in Allah's perfect power from the evil of 'all that He has created.' This includes harm from humans, jinn, animals, insects, and any other created thing that could potentially cause evil or harm. It is a complete entrustment of one's safety to the Creator.
Benefits of Reciting this Dua
- The Prophet (ﷺ) taught that whoever recites this three times in the evening, no harm will befall him that night.
- It provides a comprehensive shield against all forms of created evil.
- Easy to memorize and recite regularly as part of morning and evening adhkar (remembrances).
- Strengthens one's conviction that only Allah can provide true protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is recommended to recite it three times in the morning (after Fajr) and three times in the evening (after Asr/Maghrib) for full protection.
Yes, absolutely. A hadith mentions that reciting it when stopping at a place (e.g., a hotel, a campsite) will protect you from harm until you leave that place.
Quick Quiz
Question: This dua seeks protection from the evil of what?