48/18. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2716d — Refuge from Evil
Supplications [Of The Prophet (SAW)]
Dua for Refuge from the Evil of Deeds
Sahih Muslim : 2716d
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2716d
وَحَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ هَاشِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدَةَ بْنِ أَبِي لُبَابَةَ، عَنْ هِلاَلِ بْنِ يَسَافٍ، عَنْ فَرْوَةَ بْنِ نَوْفَلٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ فِي دُعَائِهِ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا عَمِلْتُ وَشَرِّ مَا لَمْ أَعْمَلْ " .
A'isha Narrated from:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to supplicate (in these words): " O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from the evil of what I did and from the evil of what I did not."
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2716dIn-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 91USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 35, Hadith 6560
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2716d
This Hadith reports from A'isha that the Prophet used to say in his supplication: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I did and the evil of what I did not do. The wording is direct and easy to learn. It shows a servant turning to Allah for protection from harm connected to actions and matters beyond the servant's full control or awareness. The Hadith does not mention a special time or added condition in this report, so the explanation should remain general. For anyone searching for dua for refuge from evil deeds, this narration gives a short prophetic prayer that is built on humility, need, and trust in Allah.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ask Allah for refuge from evil connected to deeds.
- Admit that a person needs protection beyond personal effort.
- Use short, authentic words in supplication.
- Keep the meaning general where the Hadith keeps it general.
