Against Fearsome People (Naj’aluka fi Nuhurihim)
When facing threatening people or power
Also searched as: dua against enemies • dushman se hifazat ki dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ
Transliteration
Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhurihim, wa na’udhu bika min shururihim.
Meaning
O Allah, we place You before them (against their throats) and seek refuge in You from their evils.
Reference
Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
Fear of people, threats, courts • Often
Virtue
The Prophet said it when he feared a people — placing Allah between himself and every threat.
Sources & review
Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abu Musa al-Ashari • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Against Fearsome People (Naj’aluka fi Nuhurihim)?
Fear of people, threats, courts. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Against Fearsome People (Naj’aluka fi Nuhurihim)?
The Prophet said it when he feared a people — placing Allah between himself and every threat.
Where is Against Fearsome People (Naj’aluka fi Nuhurihim) from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud (narrated by Abu Musa al-Ashari). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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