Protection

30 Dhul Hijjah 144716 June 2026

A Du‘a the Pious Would Recite at the Beginning and End of the Year

QuestionIs this authentic? Recite at the end of the year: اللهم ما عملت في السنة مما نهيتني عنه ولم أتب منه، وحلمت فيها علي بفضلك بعد قدرتك على عقوبتي، ودعوتني الى التوبة من جراءتي على معصيتك، فاني استغفرك فاغفر لي، وما عملت فيها بما ترضاه ووعدتني عليه الثواب، فاسالك ان…

6 Muharram 14472 July 2025

Seek Allah’s Protection from Four Calamities

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following du'a? Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min jahdil bala-i wa darakish shaqa-i wa su-il qada-i wa shamatatil a'da

8 Rajab 144310 February 2022

Protection of the Houses in a Neighbourhood by Reciting Ayatul Kursi

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narrations? عن ابن مسعود قال: قال رجل: يا رسول الله علمني شيئا ينفعني الله به. قال: اقرأ آية الكرسي؛ فإنه يحفظك وذريتك ويحفظ دارك حتى الدويرات حول دارك (Fawaidul Mahamili; Ad-Durrul Manthur, Surah Baqarah, Verse: 255) عن علي بن أبي طالب: سمعت رسول…

9 Sha'ban 144223 March 2021

A Du’a for Protection and to Protect One’s Belongings

QuestionIs the following from Hadith? Is it authentic? الله حفيظ لطيف قديم ازلي حيّ قيوم لا ينام -If one reads this 11 times in the morning and evening, then one will live in peace and Allah Ta'ala will bless his wealth. -If a copy of this is kept with ones…

2 Jumadal Ula 144217 December 2020

Five Categories of People Whose Safety Is Assured by Allah Ta’ala

QuestionPlease let me know if the following narration is correctly translated and provide the reference Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu 'anhu) related that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever strives in the way of Allah, his safety is assured by Allah. Whoever visits a sick person, his safety is assured…

24 Dhul Hijjah 144114 August 2020

Authenticity of Ibnul Munkadir’s Statement Regarding the Protection of Allah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? "Through the piety of a person, Allah rectifies his children, his grandchildren, the people living in his home as well as the people living in the neighbouring homes. They all remain under the protection of Allah, as long as this person remains among…

17 Safar 144117 October 2019

Reciting the Beginning Verses of Surah Mu’min and Ayatul Kursi

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «من قرأ آية الكرسي وأول حم المؤمن عصم ذلك اليوم من كل سوء»

2 Muharram 144013 September 2018

Reciting Surah Mulk at the Beginning of Each Month for Protection

QuestionAllamah Alusi (rahimahullah) has mentioned the following in Ruhul Ma'ani: رأيت في بعض شروح البخاري ندب قراءتها عند رؤية الهلال رجاء الحفظ من المكاره في ذلك الشهر ببركة آيها الثلاثين Is this established in the Hadith and will it be a recommended practice?