Dua Upon Encountering an Enemy or Those of Authority (1 of 3)
Upon encountering an enemy or those of authority. Worry, hardship, fear and protection.
What is the dua for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority?
One of the 3 duas for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāhumma innā naj`aluka fī nuḥūrihim”, meaning “O Allah, we ask You to restrain them by their necks”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/89, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Upon Encountering an Enemy or Those of Authority in Arabic
Transliteration
Allāhumma innā naj`aluka fī nuḥūrihim wa na`ūdhu bika min shurūrihim.
Meaning in English
O Allah, we ask You to restrain them by their necks, and we seek refuge in You from their evil.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Upon encountering an enemy or those of authority”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/89.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority?
One of the 3 duas for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāhumma innā naj`aluka fī nuḥūrihim”, meaning “O Allah, we ask You to restrain them by their necks”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/89, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority mean?
O Allah, we ask You to restrain them by their necks, and we seek refuge in You from their evil.
How do you pronounce the dua for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority?
The transliteration is: Allāhumma innā naj`aluka fī nuḥūrihim wa na`ūdhu bika min shurūrihim.
Where is the dua for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority reported?
Abu Dawud 2/89. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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