Evening Protection Dua (3x)
Protection from all created harms through the night
Arabic
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Transliteration
A’udhu bi kalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.
Meaning
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
Reference
Sahih Muslim
When to recite
Evening • 3 times
Virtue
Whoever says it three times in the evening, no harm will touch him that night.
Sources & review
Sahih Muslim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abu Hurairah • Grade: Sahih • 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 Evening Protection Dua (3x)?
Evening. Repeat: 3 times.
What is the virtue of Evening Protection Dua (3x)?
Whoever says it three times in the evening, no harm will touch him that night.
Where is Evening Protection Dua (3x) from?
Source: Sahih Muslim (narrated by Abu Hurairah). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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