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Against the evil eye and every harm

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

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ

TransliterationAʿūdhu bi-kalimātillāhit-tāmmāti min sharri mā khalaq

Translation

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

When to recite

When stopping at any place, or entering somewhere unfamiliar — three times.

Reference

SourceSahih Muslim 2708

GradingSahih Muslim

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Frequently asked

When should you recite "Against the evil eye and every harm"?

When stopping at any place, or entering somewhere unfamiliar — three times.

What is the source of "Against the evil eye and every harm"?

This dua is narrated from Sahih Muslim 2708 and is graded Sahih Muslim.

What does "Against the evil eye and every harm" mean in English?

I seek refuge in Allah's perfect words from the evil of what He has created. — This is the English translation of the Arabic supplication. Transliteration: Aʿūdhu bi-kalimātillāhit-tāmmāti min sharri mā khalaq.

What is the transliteration of "Against the evil eye and every harm"?

The transliteration is: Aʿūdhu bi-kalimātillāhit-tāmmāti min sharri mā khalaq. This helps non-Arabic speakers pronounce the dua correctly while learning the Arabic text.