Ihfazni — Protection from Six Directions
Covering front, back, right, left, above, below
Also searched as: ihfazni six directions dua • charon taraf hifazat dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ وَمِنْ خَلْفِي وَعَنْ يَمِينِي وَعَنْ شِمَالِي وَمِنْ فَوْقِي وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي
Transliteration
Allahummah-fazni min bayni yadayya, wa min khalfi, wa an yamini, wa an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a’udhu bi azamatika an ughtala min tahti.
Meaning
O Allah, guard me from front, behind, right, left and above — and I seek refuge in Your greatness from being seized from below.
Reference
Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan Ibn Majah
When to recite
Morning and evening, travel • Once each
Virtue
Ibn Umar reported the Prophet never abandoned these words morning and evening — six-direction cover.
Sources & review
Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan Ibn Majah
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Ibn Umar • 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 Ihfazni — Protection from Six Directions?
Morning and evening, travel. Repeat: Once each.
What is the virtue of Ihfazni — Protection from Six Directions?
Ibn Umar reported the Prophet never abandoned these words morning and evening — six-direction cover.
Where is Ihfazni — Protection from Six Directions from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan Ibn Majah (narrated by Ibn Umar). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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