#104
أَعُوْذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Transliteration
A'oodhu bikalimaatil-laahit-taammaati min sharri maa khalaq
Translation
I take refuge in Allah's perfect words from the evil He has created.
Dua #104•Muslim: 2708, 2709
Stay Safe from Insects - Auzu Bikalimatillahi Tammati
Protection DuaEvening AdhkarSafety DuaTravel DuaMasnoon Dua
Note
Abu Huraira (RA) told us: A man came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and said: "A scorpion stung me last night." The Prophet said: "If you said these words in the evening, it would not harm you."
Benefits & Virtues
Say this dua to ask Allah for safety from insects and all created evil. His perfect words protect you from harm when you stop at a new place or sleep.
- Auzu bikalimatillahi tammati keeps harm away until you leave the place.
- Scorpions and dangerous insects cannot bite you after you say this.
- Prophet Muhammad told us: Nothing harms you after this dua.
- Travelers say this when resting or sleeping somewhere new for safety.
- This dua protects you from the evil in everything Allah created.
Common Questions
It means: I seek refuge in Allah's perfect words from the evil of what He created.
Say it when you stop somewhere during travel or in the evening. It keeps harm away until you leave.
Yes. Hadith confirms it saves you from scorpion stings. It is the best dua for safety from insects and creatures.
Say: Auzu bikalimatillahi tammati min sharri ma khalaq. It is easy to memorize and takes only seconds.
No, it comes from Sahih Muslim Hadith, not a Surah. The Prophet taught this masnoon dua for safety.
Many scholars include this in evening adhkar. Say it three times for strong protection from evil all night.
Yes, parents can say this dua over children. Auzu bikalimatillahi tammati protects the family from evil eye and harmful creatures.
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