Dua for Protection from Jinn

August 14, 2026

Cinlerden Korunma Duası Okunuşu ve Anlamı

Explanation

This dua is recited for protection from the evil of jinn and unseen beings. It is a comprehensive text of seeking refuge.

Dua Text

قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ لَا يُجَاوِزُهُنَّ بَرٌّ وَلَا فَاجِرٌ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ وَذَرَأَ وَبَرَأَ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَنْزِلُ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ وَمَا يَعْرُجُ فِيهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا ذَرَأَ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَمَا يَخْرُجُ مِنْهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ طَارِقٍ إِلَّا طَارِقًا يَطْرُقُ بِخَيْرٍ يَا رَحْمٰنُ

Transliteration

Qul a’udhu bi-kalimatillahit-tammati la yujawizuhunna barrun wa la fajir, wa min sharri ma khalaqa wa dhara’a wa bara’a, wa min sharri ma yanzilu minas-sama’i wa ma ya’ruju fiha, wa min sharri ma dhara’a fil-ardi wa ma yakhruju minha, wa min sharri kulli tariqin illa tariqan yatruqu bi-khayrin ya Rahman.

Meaning

Say: I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah, which no one, good or bad, can surpass. From the evil of all the beings He has created; from the evil of what descends from the sky and what ascends to it; from the evil of what He has created on earth and what comes out of it; from the evil of everything that comes by night, except what comes with good, I seek refuge in You, O Most Merciful.

What Is Asked in This Dua

In this dua, the servant seeks refuge in Allah’s “perfect words.” The words of Allah are a decree that no one, good or bad, can surpass; whoever seeks refuge in them enters a protection that no created being can withstand. Most of the dua lists, one by one, the evils from which the servant wishes to be protected.

The servant seeks refuge in Allah from the evil of all the beings Allah has created, from the evil of what descends from the sky and what ascends to it, and from the evil of what is created on earth and what comes out of it. Finally, they ask for protection from the evil of everything that comes by night, but they exclude from this request whatever comes with good. In this way, the protection of Allah, ar-Rahman (the Most Merciful), is sought against harm that may come from every direction, seen and unseen.

When and How to Recite

The Dua for Protection from Jinn is recited with the intention of being protected from the evil of jinn and unseen beings. The source book recommends reciting it at least seven times and states that reciting it especially at night when going to bed is regarded as a means of seeing good dreams.

Since it is a comprehensive text of seeking refuge, it can also be recited in any situation where fear and unease are felt. Being in a state of wudu is preferable, and it is good to recite it while reflecting on its meaning. Those who find the Arabic difficult may also seek refuge in Allah using its meaning in their own language.

Virtue

It is recommended to recite it at least seven times. Reciting it especially at night when going to bed has been regarded as a means of seeing good dreams.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times is the dua for protection from jinn recited?

The source book recommends reciting it at least seven times.

When is the dua for protection from jinn recited?

It is especially recommended to recite it at night when going to bed, and this is regarded as a means of seeing good dreams; it can also be recited at other times when protection is needed.

What is the meaning of the dua for protection from jinn?

It means seeking refuge in Allah’s perfect words, which no one can surpass, and asking for protection from every kind of evil that may come from the sky, the earth and the night.

Source

Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 579.

The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?

Published: 14 August 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026