Dua for Protection from Enemies: 10 Authentic Surahs & Supplications (Quran & Sunnah)

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Quranic dua for protection against enemies with Arabic text and English translation

When you feel threatened, targeted, or surrounded by people whose intentions you cannot trust, reciting a duas of protection against enemies can help restore peace to your heart. Islam teaches us not to live in constant fear of people, but to turn to the One who controls every situation: Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى).

In my own life, I make a habit of reciting these supplications daily because placing my affairs in Allah’s hands brings deep peace. While we must take reasonable safety precautions and avoid unnecessary conflict, ultimate protection belongs to Him alone. Below are authentic duas of protection against enemies from the Quran and Sunnah that you can incorporate into your daily routine.

Surah Al-Falaq from Quran protection from enemies and evil eye infograph

Which Surah Protects You from Enemies?

Here are the primary protection duas and surahs directly from the Quran, organized with complete Arabic text, transliterations, meanings, and Quranic references to help you recite a powerful dua for protection against enemies:
For a broader collection of Quranic supplications, you can also read the 40 Rabbana Duas from the Quran to strengthen your daily remembrance.

Surah Al-Falaq (113:1-5)

Dua for Protection from Evil Eye and Envy

Surah Al-Falaq is a essential surah for protection from enemies, harm, and evil desires.

    • Arabic:
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ ۝ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ ۝ وَمِنْ شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ ۝
وَمِنْ شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ ۝ وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
    • Transliteration: Qul a’udhu bi-Rabbil-falaq. Min sharri ma khalaq. Wa min sharri ghasiqin idha waqab. Wa min sharrin-naffathati fil-‘uqad. Wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad.
    • Meaning: “Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak, from the evil of what He created, and from the evil of darkness when it settles, and from the evil of the blowers in knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies.'”
    • Reference: Surah Al-Falaq (113:1-5)

Surah An-Nas (114:1-6) — Protection from Whispers & Internal Doubts

قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ ۝ مَلِكِ النَّاسِ ۝ إِلَهِ النَّاسِ ۝
مِنْ شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ ۝ الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ ۝ مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ
 Qul a’udhu bi-Rabbin-nas. Malikin-nas. Ilahin-nas. Min sharril-waswasil-khannas. Alladhi yuwaswisu fi sudurin-nas. Minal-jinnati wan-nas.
 “Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the Sovereign of mankind, the God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer who whispers into the breasts of mankind, from among the jinn and mankind.'”
    • Reference: Surah An-Nas (114:1-6)

Ayat al-Kursi (2:255) — Ultimate Shield of Divine Protection

اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ
مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ
 Allahula ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum. La ta’khudhuhu sinatuw-wa la nawm. Lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard. Man dhal-ladhi yashfa’u ‘indahu illa bi-idhnih. Ya’lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum wa la yuhituna bi-shay’im-min ‘ilmihi illa bima sha’. Wasi’a kursiyyuhus-samawati wal-arda wa la ya’uduhu hifdhuhuma wa Huwal-‘Aliyyul-‘Adheem.
 “Allah—there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth… His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.”
Reference: Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255)

Dua of Complete Trust & Sufficiency

حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
 Hasbunallahu wa ni’mal-wakeel.
 “Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.”
  • Reference: Surah Aal-Imran (3:173)

Dua of Prophet Yunus (protection from distress & hardship)

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
 La ilaha illa Anta subhanaka inni kuntu minadh-dhalimin.
 “There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers.”
    • Reference: Surah Al-Anbiya (21:87)

Ya Badi’us Samawati Wal Ard for Enemies

When facing overwhelming hardship or injustice from an enemy, calling upon Allah by His magnificent attribute is a powerful way to seek His divine help and relief.

يَا بَدِيعَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ

Ya Badi’as-Samawati wal-Ard

O Originator of the heavens and the earth!

Dua for Protection Against Whispers of Devils

رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ ۝ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ رَبِّ أَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
 Rabbi a’udhu bika min hamazatish-shayateen. Wa a’udhu bika Rabbi an yahdurun.
 “My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils, and I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they be present with me.”
  • Reference: Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:97-98)

Dua of Prophet Musa

Dua for Protection from Oppressors and Tyrants

Reciting an authentic dua against enemies and oppressors helps ground your faith and seek Divine relief when facing injustice.

رَبِّ نَجِّنِي مِنَ الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ

Rabbi najjini minal-qawmidh-thalimin.

“My Lord, save me from the wrongdoing people.”

  • Reference:Surah Al-Qasas (28:21)Authentic dua for protection against enemies with Arabic text poster

Protection Supplications from the Sunnah:

Here is the complete list of authentic protection supplications with their full Arabic texts, transliterations, and references:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ، وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ

Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhurihim, wa na’udhu bika min shururihim.

“O Allah, we make You our shield against them, and we seek refuge in You from their evil.”

Personalizing the Dua:

To target a specific individual, replace the plural pronoun -him (them) with their name:

  • For a female (e.g., Fareeha): Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhuri Fareeha, wa na’udhu bika min shururi Fareeha.

  • For a male (e.g., Nawaz): Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhuri Nawaz, wa na’udhu bika min shururi Nawaz.

Seeking Refuge in Allah’s Perfect Words

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ الَّتِي لاَ يُجَاوِزُهُنَّ بَرٌّ وَلاَ فَاجِرٌ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ، وَبَرَأَ وَذَرَأَ،
وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَنْزِلُ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَعْرُجُ فِيهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا ذَرَأَ فِي الأَرْضِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَخْرُجُ مِنْهَا،
وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتَنِ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ طَارِقٍ إِلاَّ طَارِقاً يَطْرُقُ بِخَيْرٍ يَا رَحْمَنُ
A’udhu bi kalimatillahit-tammati allati la yujawizuhunna barrun wa la fajirun min sharri ma khalaqa, wa bara’a wa dhara’a, wa min sharri ma yanzilu min as-sama’i, wa min sharri ma ya’ruju fiha, wa min sharri ma dhara’a fil-ardi, wa min sharri ma yakhruju minha, wa min sharri fitanil-layli wan-nahar, wa min sharri kulli tariqin illa tariqan yatruqu bi-khayrin ya Rahman.
“I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah, which neither the righteous nor the wicked can transgress, from the evil of what He has created, brought into being, and multiplied; from the evil of what descends from the sky and what ascends into it; from the evil of what He created in the earth and what emerges from it; from the evil of the trials of night and day; and from the evil of every night-visitor except one who comes with good, O Most Merciful.”
    • Reference: Musnad Ahmad (3/419)

Dua for Victory Over an Enemy

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ عَضُدِي وَأَنْتَ نَصِيرِي، بِكَ أَحُولُ وَبِكَ أَصُولُ وَبِكَ أُقَاتِلُ
Allahumma anta ‘adudi wa anta nasiri, bika ahulu wa bika asulu wa bika uqatil.
“O Allah, You are my support and You are my helper. With Your help I move, with Your help I adversity, and with Your help I strive.”
    • Reference: Musnad Ahmad (1/90); Sunan Abi Dawud; Sunan at-Tirmidhi

Dua When Fearing a Tyrant, Ruler, or Powerful Opponent

اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ، وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، كُنْ لِي جَاراً مِنْ فُلاَنِ بْنِ فُلاَنٍ، وَأَحْزَابِهِ مِنْ خَلْقِكَ،
أَنْ يَفْرُطَ عَلَيَّ أَحَدٌ مِنْهُمْ أَوْ يَطْغَى، عَزَّ جَارُكَ، وَجَلَّ ثَنَاؤُكَ، وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ
Allahumma Rabb as-samawatis-sab’i, wa Rabb al-‘arshil-‘adheem, kun li jaran min [Name of Person] wa ahzabihi min khalaqika, an yafruta ‘alayya ahadun minhum aw yatgha, ‘azza jaruka, wa jalla thana’uka, wa la ilaha illa Ant.
“O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Magnificent Throne, be a protector for me against [so-and-so, son of so-and-so] and his allies among Your creation, lest any of them mistreat me or exceed limits against me. Mighty is Your protection, exalted is Your praise, and there is no deity worthy of worship except You.”
    • Reference: Al-Adab al-Mufrid by Al-Bukhari (#707 / #545 in Al-Albani’s numbering)

Personalizing for a Male:

  • Arabic Phrasing: عِمْرَانَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ (Imran bin Aamir)

  • Full Recitation:

    • Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ، وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، كُنْ لِي جَاراً مِنْ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، وَأَحْزَابِهِ…

    • Transliteration: Allahumma Rabb as-samawatis-sab’i, wa Rabb al-‘arshil-‘adheem, kun li jaran min Imran bin Aamir, wa ahzabihi…

 Personalizing for a Female:

  • Arabic Phrasing: Change بْنِ (bin) to بِنْتِ (bint)

    فَرْزَانَةَ بِنْتِ شَكِيلٍ (Farzana bint Shakeel)

  • Full Recitation:

    • Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ، وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، كُنْ لِي جَاراً مِنْ فَرْزَانَةَ بِنْتِ شَكِيلٍ، وَأَحْزَابِهَا…

    • Transliteration: Allahumma Rabb as-samawatis-sab’i, wa Rabb al-‘arshil-‘adheem, kun li jaran min Farzana bint Shakeel, wa ahzabiha…

Dua to Overcome Fear of Creation

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَعَزُّ مِنْ خَلْقِهِ جَمِيعاً، اللَّهُ أَعَزُّ مِمَّا أَخَافُ وَأَحْذَرُ، أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ الَّذِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ، الْمُمْسِكِ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ أَنْ يَقَعْنَ عَلَى الأَرْضِ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِهِ، مِنْ شَرِّ عَبْدِكَ فُلاَنٍ، وَجُنُودِهِ وَأَتْبَاعِهِ وَأَشْيَاعِهِ، مِنَ الْجِنِّ وَالإِنْسِ، اللَّهُمَّ كُنْ لِي جَاراً مِنْ شَرِّهِمْ، جَلَّ ثَنَاؤُكَ وَعَزَّ جَارُكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَلاَ إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ

Allahu Akbar, Allahu A’azzu min khalaqihi jami’an, Allahu A’azzu mimma akhafu wa ahdhar, a’udhu billahil-ladhi la ilaha illa Huw, al-mumsikis-samawatis-sab’i an yaqa’na ‘alal-ardi illa bi-idhnih, min sharri ‘abdika [Name of Person] wa junudihi wa atba’ihi wa ashya’ihi minal-jinni wal-ins, Allahumma kun li jaran min sharrihim, jalla thana’uka wa ‘azza jaruka wa tabarakasmuka wa la ilaha ghayruk.

 “Allah is the Greatest; Allah is mightier than all of His creation; Allah is mightier than what I fear and guard against. I seek refuge in Allah—besides Whom there is no deity, Who holds the seven heavens from falling onto the earth except by His permission—from the evil of Your servant [so-and-so], his supporters, followers, and helpers among the jinn and mankind. O Allah, be a protector for me against their evil. Exalted is Your praise, mighty is Your protection, blessed is Your name, and there is no deity other than You.”

  • Reference: Al-Adab al-Mufrid by Al-Bukhari (#708 / #546 in Al-Albani’s numbering)

Dua for Protection Against Oppressive Groups

اللَّهُمَّ مُنْزِلَ الْكِتَابِ، سَرِيعَ الْحِسَابِ، اهْزِمِ الأَحْزَابَ، اللَّهُمَّ اهْزِمْهُمْ وَزَلْزِلْهُمْ

 Allahumma munzil al-kitab, sari’ al-hisab, ihzim al-ahzab, Allahummah-zimhum wa zalzilhum.

“O Allah, Revealer of the Book, Swift in taking account, overcome the opposing factions. O Allah, grant victory over them and unsettle their plans.”

  • Reference: Sahih Muslim (#4542)

For general daily protection, one of the well-known authentic supplications is:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma’asmihi shay’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i wa huwas-Sami’ul-‘Alim.

“In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing in the earth or the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”

This supplication is reported to be recited three times in the morning and three times in the evening. It is recorded in Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah and Ahmad, with the narration regarded as sound/hasan.

 Seeking Refuge From Evil

Another essential dua of protection against enemies and general evil is:

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ

A’udhu bi kalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.

  • Meaning:
    “I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.”

Reciting a dua of protection against enemies should never become a mechanical ritual.The protection comes from Allah.

This distinction is extremely important.

When you say Hasbunallahu wa ni’mal wakeel, you are expressing reliance upon Allah. When you say Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhurihim, you are asking Allah to deal with the threat. When you recite the Quran, you are turning your heart toward your Creator.

The goal is not to become obsessed with enemies. The goal is to become stronger in faith.

How to Make Your Protection Dua More Effective

If you are facing immediate distress or hostility, perform these steps to strengthen your supplication:
  • Seek Sincere Repentance (Istighfar): Clear any ongoing sins, as unrepented wrongdoing can act as a barrier to accepted supplications.
  • Capitalize on Times of Acceptance: Recite your duas during the last third of the night (Tahajjud), between the Adhan and Iqamah, while prostrating (Sujood), or on Friday afternoons.
  • Maintain Absolute Trust (Tawakkul): Recite with firm belief that Allah alone holds total control over the hearts and actions of creation.
  • Combine Spiritual & Practical Action: Recite your protection adhkar daily while simultaneously taking sensible safety precautions and involving necessary authorities if physical harm is threatened.

Daily protection dua routine chart showing recommended morning and evening supplications

A Simple Daily Protection Routine

Establishing a consistent routine for reciting your duas of protection against enemies ensures spiritual safety throughout the day.

Time What to Recite
Morning Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru — 3 times
Morning Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas
During fear Hasbunallahu wa ni’mal wakeel
When fearing a hostile group Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhurihim…
Evening Morning/evening protection adhkar
Before sleeping Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas

My Personal Experience With Protection Duas

I personally try to read these protection duas daily. I have learned that when I place my life in the hands of Allah, my heart becomes much calmer.

I remind myself that Allah knows what I cannot see. He knows people’s intentions, their plans, their words, and everything that may happen before it reaches me.

So rather than spending the entire day worrying about who may dislike me or what someone may do, I make my duas, take reasonable precautions, and leave my affairs with Allah.

This mindset has helped me approach daily life with greater peace: Allah is my Protector, and I can rely upon Him.

What If Someone Is Actually Trying to Harm You?

Dua should be combined with wisdom.

If someone poses a genuine safety risk, causes ongoing distress, or attempts to cause real harm, do not rely only on spiritual practices. Seek appropriate help from trusted people and relevant authorities, move to a safe place, and protect yourself through lawful means.

At the same time, keep your heart connected to Allah.

The Prophet ﷺ also taught Muslims not to wish for an encounter with an enemy. If such an encounter becomes unavoidable, the instruction is to remain firm and patient.

This shows the balanced Islamic approach: avoid unnecessary conflict, take reasonable precautions, and rely upon Allah when facing hardship.

Mistakes to Avoid When Making Protection Duas

Avoid these common mistakes:

  • Believing a dua works independently of Allah.
  • Treating an unverified internet dua as an authentic hadith.
  • Using amulets or superstitious objects as guaranteed protection.
  • Becoming obsessed with suspected enemies.
  • Seeking revenge without justice.
  • Abandoning practical safety measures.
  • Claiming that a particular dua guarantees a specific worldly outcome.
  • Making accusations against people without evidence.

Authenticity matters. If a supplication is attributed to the Prophet ﷺ, it should be checked against reliable hadith sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best dua for protection against enemies?

Reciting Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas, and Ayat al-Kursi provides powerful protection against all forms of external harm, evil eyes, and hostility. These Quranic verses serve as a shield when recited daily with full trust in Allah.

Is there a dua for victory over an enemy?

Yes, you can recite: *”Allahumma anta ‘adudi wa anta nasiri, bika ahulu wa bika asulu wa bika uqatil”* (O Allah, You are my support and helper; with Your help I move, withstand, and strive).

What is the most powerful dua for protection against enemies?

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ، وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ

Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhurihim, wa na’udhu bika min shururihim.

What Quranic verse should I read when I fear an enemy?

حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ

Hasbunallahu wa ni’mal wakeel.

It appears in Surah Aal-Imran 3:173, in the context of believers responding to a warning about an enemy with increased faith and reliance upon Allah.

Can I make dua against someone who has wronged me?

You may ask Allah for protection, justice, and relief from oppression. However, avoid transgression and unjustly wishing harm upon innocent people. A safer and more spiritually beneficial approach is to ask Allah to protect you, stop the wrongdoing, establish justice, and guide whoever can be guided.

Can I read protection duas every day?

Yes. Many authentic morning and evening adhkar are specifically intended to be part of a Muslim’s regular routine.

Should I still take precautions if I make dua?

Absolutely. Tawakkul does not mean ignoring reasonable precautions. A Muslim can seek Allah’s protection while also taking lawful steps to remain safe.

Final Thoughts

Whenever I face uncertainty or feel threatened, reciting these duas of protection against enemies brings immense peace to my heart. Islam teaches us that no harm can reach us without Allah’s permission, so making supplication my first line of defense allows me to move through life with confidence rather than fear.
I encourage you to make these authentic protection adhkar a regular part of your daily routine. Take sensible safety measures when needed, keep your intention sincere, and place your complete trust in Allah—He is the ultimate protector and the best disposer of all our affairs.

For more guidance on seeking Allah’s help and increasing the likelihood of your prayers being answered, explore our detailed guides on Salatul Hajat and other Duas.

 

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