In our lives, sometimes we encounter people who feel jealous, do backbiting, and the people who try to suppress us. In this case, feeling scared and anxious is basically normal, but Islam teaches momin that instead of being scared of them, they should eventually trust in Allah’s divine protection.
The Prophet taught effective supplications for protection against oppressors, granting moral and legal victory.
The Core Dua for Protection from Enemies (Against Hostile People)
Read this Dua whenever you feel scared of a hostile group, an oppressor, or a threat.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ، وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ
Pronunciation: Allahumma innaa naj‘aluka fee nuhoorihim, wa na‘oodhu bika min shuroorihim.
Dua for Protection from Enemies (Against Hostile People) in English: “O Allah, we place You before them (to confront their malice), and we take refuge in You from their wickedness.”
Dushman se Bachne ki Dua in Hindi: “ऐ अल्लाह! हम तुझे उनके मुक़ाबले में आगे करते हैं, और उनकी तमाम बुराइयों व साज़िशों से तेरी पनाह माँगते हैं।”
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud (Hadith 1537) & Sunan an-Nasa’i (Hadith 8631)
Core Dua for Assistance and Help
Read this Dua whenever you feel helpless against the enemy who is superior in quantity, power, and influence:
حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Pronunciation: Hasbunallaahu wa ni‘mal-wakeel.
Translation in English: “Sufficient for us is Allah, and He is the best Disposer of affairs.”
Translation in Hindi: “हमारे लिए अल्लाह काफ़ी है और वह सबसे बेहतरीन कारसाज़ (सहारा) है।”
Source: Surah Ali ‘Imran (3:173) & Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 4563)
Dua for Protection from the Cruelty of Enemies
رَبِّ نَجِّنِي مِنَ الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ
Pronunciation: Rabbi najjinee minal-qawmiz-zaalimeen.
Translation in English: “My Lord, save me from the wrongdoing people.”
Translation in Hindi: “ऐ मेरे रब! मुझे ज़ालिम लोगों से नजात (सुरक्षा) अता फ़रमा।”
Source: Surah Al-Qasas (Quran 28:21)
Dua for Getting Victory Over the Enemy
Read this Dua when things go out of control:
أَنِّي مَغْلُوبٌ فَانتَصِرْ
Annee maghloobun fantasir.
“Indeed, I am overcome, so help me!”
Sunnah Ways to Protect From Enemies
- Morning and Evening Azkar (The Shield Against All Harm):
Read this prayer 3 times every morning and evening:
Bismillaahil-ladhee laa yadurru ma‘as-mihee shay’un fil-ardi wa laa fis-samaaa’i wa Huwas-Samee‘ul-‘Aleem.
(In the Name of Allah, with Whose Name nothing can cause harm on earth or in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing).
— Jami at-Tirmidhi (Hadith 3388).
- Discretion in Plans: Keep important commercial, personal, and career milestones confidential until finalized. The Prophet advised: “Seek help in fulfilling your needs by being discreet, for every possessor of a blessing is envied” (At-Tabarani).
- Give Regular Sadaqah: Voluntary charity extinguishes impending trials and diverts unexpected hostility.
- Speak the Truth & Maintain Integrity: Never resort to forged documents or deceitful countermeasures. Divine protection belongs to those who stand on truth.
You can also read – Dua e Qunoot.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read: “Allahumma innaa naj‘aluka fee nuhoorihim, wa na‘oodhu bika min shuroorihim.”
Instead of this, you can also read this short verse, which keeps your heart steady and fearless: “Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoom”.
Yes, it is permissible only if someone is committing active or severe injustice against you; reading Dua for justice and relief is permissible.
Yes, Ayatul Kursi protects against both seen and unseen threats. You should read Ayatul Kursi after Dua and before leaving the home for divine protection.
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