Dua for Protection from Foul Speech and Lying
Explanation
This is a short dua recited so that the tongue is protected from foul words, lying and disbelief. It is well suited to be recited in moments of anger, during an argument and before speaking.
Dua Text
اَللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِى مِنْ كَلَامٍ فَوَاحِشٍ وَمِنْ كِذْبٍ وَمِنْ كُفْرٍ، بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ
Transliteration
Allahumma-hfazni min kalamin fawahishin wa min kidhbin wa min kufrin, bi-rahmatika ya Arhama r-rahimin.
Meaning
O Allah, protect me through Your mercy from foul words, from lying and from disbelief. You are the Most Merciful of those who show mercy.
What Is Asked in This Dua
That the tongue be protected from foul speech, from lying and from words of disbelief.
When and How to Recite
In the morning and evening; in moments of anger, before an argument and before you begin to speak.
Virtue
The source book states that the tongue is small in size but the wrongs it can commit are very great; it quotes the saying “the wound of the sword heals, but the wound of the tongue does not heal,” and states that guarding our tongue is among our foremost duties and that otherwise we will suffer its punishment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited to avoid saying bad words?
The dua “Allahumma-hfazni min kalamin fawahishin wa min kidhbin wa min kufrin…” is recited.
Why is guarding the tongue important?
According to the source book, the tongue is small but the wrongs it commits are very great; guarding our tongue is among our foremost duties.
Can it be recited when angry?
Yes; it is good to recite it in moments of anger and arguments so as not to say foul words.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 172.
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: 13 October 2026
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