Mushna Dua Library
Protection from Evil Character, Actions & Desires
Protection from Evil Character, Actions & Desires
Transliteration
Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min munkarāti-l-akhlāq, wa-l-aʿmāl, wa-l-ahwā’.
Translation
O Allah, I seek Your protection from evil character, evil actions and evil desires.
Understand the dua
Background & benefit
This supplication is included in the Sunnah duas collection and is connected to Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3591. It gives the believer a concise way to ask Allah for protection, good character.
It helps the believer turn a real spiritual need into dua, seeking Allah’s help for protection, good character while remembering dependence on Him.
Recite as a general supplication when this need is present.
Source & authenticity
Source: Hadith/Dhikr
Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3591
Authenticity: Sahih
Reported in Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3591 and graded Sahih in the available hadith grading.
Categories
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