(In the Light of the Quran, Hadith and the Consensus of the Companions)
If a person wishes to be protected from the harm of enemies, envy, sorcery, the evil eye, or other harms, the Quran and Sunnah contain many effective supplications and remembrances that are extremely useful for protection.
Supplications in the Light of the Quran
Surah Al-Fatiha and the Opening Verses of Surah Al-Baqarah
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Surah Al-Fatiha is a cure for every illness.”
Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha and the first 5 verses of Surah Al-Baqarah protects from the harm of enemies and from every kind of loss.
Ayat al-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah: 255)
The Prophet ﷺ said:
وَإِذَا قَرَأَهَا لَمْ يَقْرَبْهُ شَيْطَانٌ
“And when he recites it, Satan does not come near him.”
This verse is very powerful for protection from enemies, sorcery and satanic influences.
Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas (Al-Mu’awwidhatain)
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“When you go to bed at night, recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas three times; they will become a means of protection for you from everything.”
Reciting these Surahs 3 times in the morning and evening provides protection from the harm of enemies, envy, sorcery and other dangers.
Recitation of Surah Yasin
The Prophet ﷺ said:
يٰسٓ وَالْقُرْاٰنِ الْحَكِيْمِ
“Ya Sin. By the wise Quran.”
If someone fears enemies, reciting Surah Yasin every morning is very effective.
Prescribed Supplications Mentioned in Hadith
The Best Supplication for Protection from an Enemy
The Prophet ﷺ said that if there is a threat from enemies, recite this supplication:
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِيهِمْ بِمَا شِئْتَ
“O Allah! Suffice me against them in whatever manner You wish.”
If an enemy tries to harm you, this supplication should be recited frequently.
A Comprehensive Supplication for Protection Taught by the Prophet ﷺ
It is narrated from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet ﷺ said:
“O Allah! I seek Your refuge from the whisperings of the heart, the evils of deeds, the trials of the times and the harm of enemies.”
Reciting this supplication 7 times a day is very beneficial.
Recite This Supplication When an Enemy Attacks
The Prophet ﷺ taught Ali (may Allah be pleased with him):
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ عَلَى دِينِي وَنَفْسِي وَوَلَدِي وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي
“In the name of Allah, I protect my religion, my soul, my children, my family and my wealth.”
If an enemy is causing any kind of trouble, this supplication should be recited in the morning and evening.
Consensus of the Companions and the Practices of the Righteous Predecessors
The Practice of Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) Against Enemies
When Umar al-Faruq (may Allah be pleased with him) felt threatened by enemies, he would recite Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas 7 times and say:
“This is Allah’s best shield.”
If an enemy tries to harm you, recite these Surahs 7 times in the morning and evening.
The Well-Known Practice of Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him)
Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
“Whoever recites this supplication 3 times every morning will remain safe from every evil:”
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
“In the name of Allah (I begin), with whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”
By reciting this supplication 3 times in the morning and evening, no enemy can harm you.
Summary: The Best Remembrances for Protection from the Harm of Enemies
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha and the opening verses of Surah Al-Baqarah.
Recite Ayat al-Kursi in the morning and evening and after every prayer.
Recite Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas 3 times in the morning and evening.
Recite the last three verses of Surah Al-Hashr 3 times.
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِيهِمْ بِمَا شِئْتَ Recite this supplication.
The supplication of Prophet Dawud (peace be upon him): رَبِّ نَجِّنِي مِنَ الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ Recite it.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ… Recite this supplication 3 times in the morning and evening.
May Allah protect us from every evil, Ameen.
