Assalaamu alaikum, our brothers in Islam. As human beings, at some point in life, we might experience a sudden fear with no cause, or a series of hardships that seem unnatural, a sickness that comes out of nowhere, or a sense of something just not being right. Yes, that’s how life is, but as Muslims, our greatest weapon is the powerful dua for protection from evil, which our Prophet taught ﷺ us.
Many today turn to beads, inscriptions, or cultural charms out of desperation. But as believers, we know that true safety lies only in what Allah has prescribed and His Messenger ﷺ has taught. There is no need for superstitious rituals when the Qur’an and authentic hadith have already given us the exact duas for the protection we need.
The Prophet ﷺ made it known to us that spiritual dangers are real, but so is Allah’s power to repel them. He taught us a lot of duas for protection of against these spiritual dangers and physical harms. All we need to do is recite sincerely and believe in Allah to use them as a means to protect us from all kinds of evils.
In the world we live in, evil eyes (al-‘Ayn), hasad (envy), jinn possession, black magic (sihr), and whispers of Shayṭān are very real, and they have been warned about in the Quran and Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ said..
The evil eye is real. If anything were to overtake the divine decree, it would be the evil eye.
(Muslim)
And yet, Allah, in His infinite mercy, has not left us helpless. He has given us powerful shields, duas for protection from evils, serving as a spiritual armor that protects us from all sorts of evils. In this guide today, we are going to mention the prescribed dua for protection from evil in the Quran and the Sunnah of our Prophet ﷺ.
Powerful dua for protection from evil in the Quran
The Quran is not just a book to be recited during Ramadan only or placed high on a shelf. It is a living guide, in it are verses for protection, a shield, and a medicine. The Quran is a complete healing from every disease of the body and soul, and protection from all types of evil, if it is applied with sincerity, reflection, and complete reliance on Allah. The following are the duas for protection from the Quran.
Ayat al-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255) – The Greatest Verse in the Quran
Allahu la ilaha illa Huwa, Al-Hayyul-Qayyum. La ta’khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm. Lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard. Man dhal-ladhi yashfa’u ‘indahu illa bi-idhnihi? Ya’lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum, wa la yuhituna bi shay’in min ‘ilmihi illa bima sha’a. Wasi’a kursiyyuhus-samawati wal-ard, wa la ya’uduhu hifzuhuma. Wa Huwal-‘Aliyyul-‘Atheem.
Best times to recite:
- Along with your morning and evening adhkar
- After every obligatory prayer (Salah)
- Before sleeping (for protection at night)
- When feeling fear or anxiety
Surah Al-Ikhlas (The Sincerity) – Chapter 112
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Qul huwa Allahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yoolad. Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad.
When to recite:
- 3 times in the morning and evening adhkar (Sunan Abu Dawood)
- Before sleeping (for protection at night)
- When fearing black magic, envy, or evil spirits
Surah Al-Falaq (The Daybreak) – Chapter 113
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. 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.
When to recite:
- 3 times in the morning and evening adhkar (Sunan Abu Dawood)
- Before sleeping (for protection at night)
- When fearing black magic, envy, or evil spirits
Surah An-Nas (Mankind) – Chapter 114
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Qul a’udhu bi rabbin-nas. Malikin-nas. Ilahin-nas. Min sharril-waswasil-khannas. Alladhi yuwaswisu fee sudurin-nas. Minal-jinnati wan-nas.
When to recite:
- 3 times in the morning and evening (for general protection)
- When feeling negative whispers (waswasa) or doubt
- For protection from jinn and evil people
All the above verses and surahs are powerful dua for protection from evil recommended by our Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ himself used and recommended them as daily shields and duas for protection from evils that guard the believer morning and night.
Make the recitation of these surahs and verses your habit, your lifestyle, and your refuge. Whether you are using them as your dua for protection from evil eye, sihr, jinn, or envy, these ayahs are your daily defense system.
Duas for protection from the hadith for specific types of evil
Evil comes in many forms, but for every danger, Alhamdulillah, Allah has given us a weapon and doesn’t leave us defenseless. Whether it’s the evil eye, black magic, jinn, or envy, the Prophet ﷺ taught us specific duas for protection to counter each threat. He taught us the dua for protection from evil eye, black magic, envy, or the whisperings of jinn. Let’s explore each of them now.
What is the dua for protection from the evil eye (Al-‘Ayn)
The dua for protection from the evil eye is to say…
A‘udhu bi kalimatillahi al-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammah wa min kulli ‘aynin lammah
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
(I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from every devil and poisonous reptile and from every harmful eye.) [Bukhari]
- Recite this three times in the morning and evening as part of your adhkar
- Recite when feeling the effects of the evil eye, blow lightly into your hands after reciting, then wipe over your entire body (head to toe). This is from the practice of the Prophet ﷺ
What is the dua for protection from Jinn and harmful spirits?
The recommended dua for protection from evil of the jinn or any other harmful spirit is to say the following..
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Bismillah alladhi la yadurru ma’asmihi shay’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i wa Huwas-Sami’ul-‘Aleem.
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. (Abu Dawud 5088, Tirmidhi 3388 – Sahih)
Recite this three times:
- Every morning and evening
- When entering a new place, room, or traveling
- When stricken with a type of spiritual and physical harm (Abu Dawud 5088)
Dua for protection from envy (Hasad)
Whenever you find yourself in this act (feeling envy of others), it is advisable to say the following when you see something you admire or when someone has something you don’t have
MashaAllah la quwwata illa billah’
“What Allah wills, there is no power except with Allah” to prevent envy.
Dua for protection from all evil
The recommended dua to say for protection from evil is…
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
A‘ūdhu bikalimātillāhit-tāmmāti min sharri mā khalaq.
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.” [Sahih Muslim 2708b]
This simple yet mighty dua for protection from evils is a direct shield against jinn, poisonous creatures, and any lurking harm in places we may not even be aware of. The Prophet ﷺ used it when stopping to rest during travel or entering a new place. It is from the authentic arsenal of duas for protection.
When to recite it..
- 3 times in the morning and evening (for general protection)
- For protection from jinn, harm and evil people
- When traveling or entering a new place
- If moving into a new home
Benefits of these duas for protection
One of the most beautiful blessings in Islam is that every single dua for protection from evils, Jinn, envy and others isn’t mere words. They’re like Allah’s prescription for our holistic well-being, spiritually, mentally, and physically. When you recite them with sincerity, they become your armor, fortifying the heart and body against the unseen and seen harm or evils. These duas for protection help to..
- Strengthens your Tawakkul (reliance on Allah) and deepens your connection with Him
- Eases anxiety and diminishes the fear of the unseen evil or harm
- A divine shield against all sorts of accidents, harm, and illness
Dear reader, in this world that is filled with both visible and invisible threats, be it envy, evil eye, black magic, jinn, or unforeseen calamities, your safest shield is not in amulets, talismans, or charms. Rather, it lies in something far more powerful and accessible. Ultimate protection comes from Allah alone, and will can be protected through the recommended dua for protection from evils and the constant remembrance of Allah.
“So remember Me; I will remember you.” – [Qur’an 2:152]
Allah has promised to remember us as much as we remember Him. Our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that the strength of a believer lies in his connection with his Lord, not in superstitions or physical objects. That is why the duas for protection from the Sunnah are more than just words. They are spiritual weapons, forged in revelation and guaranteed by divine promise.
Don’t wait until hardship strikes. Begin today right now by integrating these powerful duas for protection from evils into your morning and evening routine. Make them your daily shield. Whether you’re stepping out of your home, entering your bedroom, facing uncertainty, or simply lying in bed, let the words of Allah and His Messenger ﷺ be on your lips.
These duas are easy to learn, short to recite, but powerful in their impact. They not only protect you from physical harm, but they strengthen your heart, fortify your soul, and invite the mercy and angels of Allah into your life. Be consistent. Be sincere. Trust Allah. He is Al-Hafeez, the ever-protecting.
We ask Allah, the most merciful, to protect us from every evil, seen and unseen. We ask Him to guard us from the whispers of Shaytaan, the harm of the envious, and the traps of magic and jinn. We ask Him to cloak us in His divine protection, fill our hearts with peace, and guide our steps with light. Aameen.
