Dua for Protection from Oppressors, Shaytan and Envy
Explanation
This is a comprehensive dua of seeking refuge, recited for protection from the tyranny of rulers, the scheming of Shaytan, slips of the tongue, the envy of neighbours and the evil eye. In a single sentence, one seeks refuge in Allah from the many evils a person faces in daily life.
Dua Text
اَللَّهُمَّ أَعِذْنِى مِنْ جَوْرِ السُّلْطَانِ وَكَيْدِ الشَّيْطَانِ وَعَثَرَاتِ اللِّسَانِ وَحَسَدِ الْجِيرَانِ وَتَقَلُّبِ الْأَعْيَانِ وَمِمَّنْ حَسَدَ وَشَمَّ وَعَقَدَ
Transliteration
Allahumma a’idhni min jawris-sultani wa kaydish-shaytani wa ‘atharatil-lisani wa hasadil-jirani wa taqallubil-a’yani wa mimman hasada wa shamma wa ‘aqada.
Meaning
O Allah, grant me refuge in You from the tyranny of those in power, the scheming of Shaytan, the slips of the tongue, the envy of neighbours, the evil glances of the eyes, the envy of the envier, and the evil of those who tie knots with ill intent.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Protection from the tyranny of the oppressor, the scheming of Shaytan, mistakes of the tongue, envy and the evil eye is asked for.
When and How to Recite
In the morning and evening; especially before appearing before a ruler or a powerful person.
Virtue
The source book states that various enemies beset a person and wait for an opportunity to destroy him; to be saved from them, one must first and foremost seek refuge in Allah and recite such duas often.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited for protection from an oppressor?
This dua of seeking refuge, which begins with “Allahumma a’idhni min jawris-sultani wa kaydish-shaytan…”, is recited.
Is this dua also recited against envy?
Yes; in the dua one seeks refuge in Allah from the envy of neighbours and from the evil of everyone who envies.
When is it recited?
It is recited in the morning and evening, and also before appearing before a powerful person.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 185.
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: 12 October 2026
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