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Powerful Du’as for Protection
As Muslims, we often seek protection from Allah (SWT) in different aspects of life. We ask Allah to safeguard us against all forms of harm, evil and danger, and make various du’as for protection.
Allah is Al-Muhaymin (ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ), meaning the one who ensures wellbeing and protection over His creation.
Here are a few du’as and supplications you can recite to seek protection.
Du’as for Protection
There are some du’as we can recite when seeking protection from general harm. These can be for a range of situations including:
When seeking protection from evil
A’udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim
أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the accursed.
Protection from evil eye
It is recommended that individuals recite du’as for protection from the evil eye regularly, seeking Allah’s help and healing in times of need.
Rabbi ‘a`outhubika min hamazaatish-shayaateeni, wa ‘a`outhu bika rabbi ‘ay-yahdhuroon.
Qur’an | Surah Al-Mu’minūn | 23:97-98
رَّبِّ اَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمَزٰتِ الشَّيٰطِيْنِ. وَاَعُوْذُ بِكَ رَبِّ اَنْ يَّحْضُرُوْنِ
My Lord! I seek refuge with You from the whisperings (suggestions) of the Shayatin (devils). And I seek refuge with You, My Lord! lest they may attend (or come near) me.
Protection from calamities
This du’a can be recited for protection against calamities, asking Allah to help us through any crisis:
Allah humma‘h fathny min bayne yaday wa min khalfi, wa‘an yameeny wa ‘an shimaly, wa min fawqi, wa a’uthu bi ‘athamatika an ughtaala min tahty.
Hadith | Ibn Majah
اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَينِ يَدَيَّ, وَمِنْ خَلْفِي, وَعَنْ يَمِينِي, وَعَنْ شِمَالِي وَمِنْ فَوْقِي, وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَن أُْغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي
O Allah protect me from my front, behind me, from my right and my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being taken unaware from beneath me.
Du’as for Protection from Illness
According to Abu Dawud, the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate this du’a for protection from illness. This du’a carries an important reminder that our refuge is always in Allah (SWT):
Allah humma inni a’udhu bika minal-barasi, wal-jununi, wal-judhaami, wa min sayyi’il-asqaami
Hadith | Abu Dawud
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ، وَالْجُنُونِ، وَالْجُذَامِ، وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الأَسْقَامِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from leprosy, insanity, elephantiasis, and the worst of diseases.
It is also narrated that Aisha, the third wife of the Prophet (PBUH) said that when anyone among them had an illness, the Prophet would rub the area of the pain and recite the following du’a:
Allah humma Rabban-naas, adhhibil-ba’s, washfi antash-Shaafi laa shifaa’a illaa shifaa’uka shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqamaa
Hadith | Sahih Al-Bukhari
اللَّهُمَّ ربَّ النَّاسِ ، أَذْهِب الْبَأسَ ، واشْفِ ، أَنْتَ الشَّافي لا شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ ، شِفاءً لا يُغَادِرُ سقَماً
O Allah, Lord of mankind, do away with my suffering. Heal (me) as You are the only Healer and there is no cure except that of Yours, it is that which leaves no ailment behind.
May Allah forgive us all for our shortcomings and make us among the righteous people, Ameen! Explore our du’a hub and find out more about essential du’as here.
