Dua for Protection from Evil Eye and Temptation
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 1551, graded Sahih
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ سَمْعِي وَمِنْ شَرِّ بَصَرِي وَمِنْ شَرِّ لِسَانِي وَمِنْ شَرِّ قَلْبِي وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَنِيِّي
Transliteration
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri sam'i, wa min sharri basari, wa min sharri lisani, wa min sharri qalbi, wa min sharri maniyyi
English Translation
"O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my hearing, from the evil of my sight, from the evil of my tongue, from the evil of my heart, and from the evil of my desires."
When to Recite This Dua
The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to make this dua regularly, seeking protection from the very faculties that can lead a person to sin. This dua is particularly powerful for anyone struggling with lowering the gaze and controlling desires, as it directly asks Allah to guard the eyes, heart, and desires from evil.
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