Mushna Dua Library
Protection from Evil Actions
Protection from Evil Actions
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
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.
It helps the believer turn a real spiritual need into dua, seeking Allah’s help for protection while remembering dependence on Him.
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.
Categories
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Musnad Ahmad 13003