Protection from Evil, Arabic, Meaning and When to Say It

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ

A'udhu bikalimati-llahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq

I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.

Source

Muslim

Category

Protection

When to Recite

Protection time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I say Protection from Evil?

Protection from Evil is a protection dua. Recite it during your protection routine or whenever you need this supplication.

What is the source of Protection from Evil?

This dua is narrated in Muslim.

What does Protection from Evil mean?

I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.

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