Dua When Fearing an Enemy
Explanation
This is a short dua of seeking refuge recited the moment one fears an enemy or senses danger. It is reported as the dua that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recited when he feared an enemy.
Dua Text
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِى نُحُورِهِمْ وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ
Transliteration
Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhurihim wa na’udhu bika min shururihim.
Meaning
O Allah, we place You before them as our shield, and we seek refuge in You from their evils.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Protection from the enemy’s evil is sought, asking that Allah be a shield between His servant and the enemy.
When and How to Recite
It is recited continuously the moment one fears an enemy or senses fear and danger.
Virtue
The source book states that this dua is very important against the enemy, that it is recited to put the enemy to flight and fill them with fear, and that it is most fitting to recite it continuously in that terrifying moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited when one fears an enemy?
The dua “Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhurihim wa na’udhu bika min shururihim” is recited.
What does the dua mean?
It means: O Allah, we place You before them as our shield and seek refuge in You from their evils.
How many times is it recited?
According to the source book, it is recommended to recite it continuously in that terrifying moment.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 581.
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: 3 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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