Daily Shield Dua (Bismillahilladhi)
Three-word shield against all sudden harm, twice daily
Also searched as: bismillahillazi dua
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration
Bismillahilladhi la yadurru ma’asmihi shay’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’, wa Huwas-Sami’ul-Alim.
Meaning
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can harm — and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
Morning and evening • 3 times each
Virtue
Nothing will suddenly harm its reciter that day or night.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan • 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 Daily Shield Dua (Bismillahilladhi)?
Morning and evening. Repeat: 3 times each.
What is the virtue of Daily Shield Dua (Bismillahilladhi)?
Nothing will suddenly harm its reciter that day or night.
Where is Daily Shield Dua (Bismillahilladhi) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud (narrated by Uthman ibn Affan). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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