Dua for safety and protection

This article is updated as of 20 July 2022.

Praise be to Allah.

Singapore reported 10,197 new local COVID-19 infections as of noon on 19 July. With 3 deaths, Singapore's total death toll is now 1,460.

As Muslims, it is important to remind ourselves that everything happens by the will and divine wisdom of Allah s.w.t. When faced with trials and adversities, our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. prayed to Allah s.w.t. through constant invocations with the language of love and servanthood.

We can find many prophetic traditions that teach us what to pray and some guidelines on how to pray. Some of these prayers are encouraged to be done routinely in the morning and afternoon, emphasising the significance and benefits of such discipline.

Accordingly, we have been advised by our religious leaders to strengthen our faith in these difficult times and to increase our prayers and supplications to Allah s.w.t, on top of taking preventive measures to help contain this situation including getting vaccinated.

Read: Fatwa on precautionary measures in dealing with COVID-19

Alhamdulillah, the Muslim community has been lauded for making sacrifices and adjustments to protect one another since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Let's increase our Dua for those who are sick as we continue taking the necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

The beautiful thing is that Allah s.w.t. has promised to respond to our call upon Him.

وَقالَ رَبُّكُمُ اُدعُونِي أَستَجِب لَكُم

Your Lord has proclaimed, “Call upon Me, I will respond to you”

(Surah Ghafir, 40:60)

Here are some Supplications (Dua) from the beautiful prophetic tradition to seek well-being and protection from diseases and harm.

1. Dua for protection against every kind of harm

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

Bismillahil-lazi la yadhurru ma’asmiHi syai’un fil ardhi wa la fis-sama’i wa Huwas-Sami’ul 'Aleem

In the Name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection against every kind of harm in the earth or in heaven, and He is All-Hearing and All-Knowing 

(Sunan Abi Daud)

2. Dua to seek forgiveness and well-being

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ

Allahumma inni as’alukal-’afwa wal ‘afiyah fid-dunya wal-akhirah

O Allah, I seek Your forgiveness and (my) well-being in this world and the Hereafter 

(Sunan Ibn Majah)

3. Dua for total protection

اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَينِ يَدَيَّ, وَمِنْ خَلْفِي, وَعَنْ يَمِينِي, وَعَنْ شِمَالِي وَمِنْ فَوْقِي, وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَن أُْغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي

Allahummah-fazni min baini yadaiya, wa min khalfi, wa ‘an yameeni, wa ‘an syimali wa min fauqi, wa a’uzu bi’azomatika an ughtala min tahti

O Allah protect me from my front, behind me, from my right and my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being taken unaware from beneath me 

(Sunan Ibn Majah)

4. Dua for protection from every evil that brings harm

أَعُوذُ بِكلِمَاتِ الله التّامّاتِ مِن شَرّ مَا خَلَقَ

A’uzu bikalimatillahit-tammaati min syarri ma kholak

I seek protection in the perfect words of Allah from every evil that has been created 

(Sahih Muslim)

5. Dua for protection from diseases

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ، وَالْجُنُونِ، وَالْجُذَامِ، وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الأَسْقَامِ

Allahumma inni a’uzubika minal baros, wal junuun wal juzam, wa min sayyi’-il-asqam

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from leprosy, madness, elephantiasis, and evil diseases

(Sunan Abi Daud)

These prayers are encouraged to be read daily, particularly in the morning and afternoon. 

As part of expressing our servanthood to Allah s.w.t, we are also obliged to put in the right effort to our prayers. Hence, we should actively take the proper steps to prevent such harmful diseases from spreading further. Indeed, Allah s.w.t answers the prayers of those who are truly sincere in seeking His refuge.

Read: What Does Tawakkul Mean?

Let us continue to adhere to the recommended measures by the Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) here. 

Access the latest religious guidance from the Office of The Mufti on dealing with COVID-19 here. 

May we remain united as Singaporeans in protecting one another by being socially responsible. and May Allah s.w.t. protect our loved ones and us from harmful diseases. 

And Allah knows best.