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Protection from Evil Actions

Protection from Evil Actions

Hadith/Dhikr
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا عَمِلْتُ ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا لَمْ أَعْمَلْ.

Transliteration

Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min sharri mā ʿamiltu, wa min sharri mā lam aʿmal.

Translation

O Allah, I seek Your protection from the evil of what I have done, and from the evil of what I have not done.

Understand the dua

Background & benefit

Background

This supplication is included in the Sunnah duas collection and is connected to Sahih Muslim 2716. It gives the believer a concise way to ask Allah for protection.

Benefit

It helps the believer turn a real spiritual need into dua, seeking Allah’s help for protection while remembering dependence on Him.

When to recite

Recite as a general supplication when this need is present.

Source & authenticity

Source: Hadith/Dhikr

Reference: Sahih Muslim 2716

Authenticity: Sahih

This supplication is reported in an authentic hadith source. The wording should be recited with its meaning and context, not treated as a formula detached from faith and action.

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