Protection from Evil Eye
نظر بد سے پناہ
Arabic
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Urdu Translation
میں اللہ کے مکمل کلمات کی پناہ لیتا ہوں اس کی مخلوق کے شر سے
Transliteration
A'udhu bikalimatillahit tammati min sharri ma khalaq
English Translation
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
📚 Source: Muslim 4/2080, Hisnul Muslim
About protection duas
Supplications for seeking refuge in Allah from harm, evil, envy, and difficulty. Several come directly from the Quran, such as Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas.
Muslims commonly recite them as part of daily adhkar or when feeling worried or afraid. They are acts of worship and reliance on Allah, not a substitute for ordinary precautions or for medical care.
About the source
It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
Translations are provided for understanding. For the ruling or recommended timing of any dua, consult a qualified scholar. See our sources and methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What does Protection from Evil Eye mean in English?
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
Where is Protection from Evil Eye reported from?
The reference given for this dua is Muslim 4/2080, Hisnul Muslim. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
When is Protection from Evil Eye recited?
This dua belongs to the protection group of supplications. Muslims commonly recite them as part of daily adhkar or when feeling worried or afraid. They are acts of worship and reliance on Allah, not a substitute for ordinary precautions or for medical care.
More protection duas
Protection from Jinn
Muslim 4/2080, Hisnul Muslim
Protection from Shaitan
Quran 16:98, Bukhari 4/502
Protection from Evil Diseases
Abu Dawud 4/315, Hisnul Muslim
Protection from Poverty
Abu Dawud 4/315, Hisnul Muslim
Protection from Grave Punishment
Bukhari 1/790, Muslim 1/412
Protection from Worry and Grief
Abu Dawud 4/323, Hisnul Muslim