3 Powerful Duas For Protection From Black Magic & Jinn
In Islam, the existence of Sihr (Black Magic) and Jinn is real, but the power of Allah is infinitely greater. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught us that the Quran is the ultimate cure (Shifa) and protection. Reciting specific verses and supplications creates a spiritual shield that no evil force can penetrate.
Here are 3 powerful authentic methods from the Quran and Sunnah for protection against sorcery and evil spirits.
Dua for Black Magic: Protection from Sihr & Sorcery
Importance: Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas (known as Al-Mu’awwidhatayn) were specifically revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) when he was affected by magic. He said: “No seeker of refuge can seek refuge with anything like these two.” (Sunan Abu Dawud: 1463).
1. Surah Al-Falaq
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.
English Translation: “Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak. From the evil of that which He created. And from the evil of darkness when it settles. And from the evil of the blowers in knots (magicians). And from the evil of an envier when he envies.'”
2. Surah An-Nas
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ مَلِكِ النَّاسِ إِلَهِ النَّاسِ مِنْ شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ
Transliteration: Qul a’udhu bi Rabbin-nas. Malikin-nas. Ilahin-nas. Min sharril-waswasil-khannas. Alladhi yuwaswisu fi sudurin-nas. Minal-jinnati wan-nas.
English Translation: “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 [evil] into the breasts of mankind. From among the jinn and mankind.'”
Dua for Protection from Jinn/Devils
Importance: This Dua is a powerful shield against the harm of any created being, including Jinn. The Prophet (PBUH) said that whoever recites this when stopping at a place (or in the evening), nothing will harm them.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Transliteration: A’udhu bi kalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.
English Translation: “I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.” (Sahih Muslim: 2708)
Ruqyah Ash-Shariyah: Healing Verses from Quran (Manzil)
Importance: ‘Manzil’ is a collection of 33 verses from the Quran that are proven effective for protection and cure from Black Magic, Jinn possession, and Evil Eye. It is recommended to recite these verses once in the morning and once in the evening.
The Verses of Manzil:
- Surah Al-Fatihah: Verses 1-7 (The Opening)
- Surah Al-Baqarah: Verses 1-5, 163, 255-257 (Ayatul Kursi), and 284-286
- Surah Ali ‘Imran: Verses 18 & 26-27
- Surah Al-A’raf: Verses 54-56
- Surah Al-Isra: Verses 110-111
- Surah Al-Mu’minun: Verses 115-118
- Surah As-Saffat: Verses 1-11
- Surah Ar-Rahman: Verses 33-40
- Surah Al-Hashr: Verses 21-24
- Surah Al-Jinn: Verses 1-4
- Surah Al-Kafirun: Verses 1-6
- Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas
