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Dua Upon Hearing the Barking of Dogs at Night

Upon hearing the barking of dogs at night. Greetings, praise, thanks and more.

What is the dua for upon hearing the barking of dogs at night?

The dua for upon hearing the barking of dogs at night is given in Arabic below, meaning “When you hear a dog barking or a donkey braying in the night, then seek refuge in Allah from them, for surely…”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 4/327, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

Upon Hearing the Barking of Dogs at Night in Arabic

إِذَا سَمِعْتُمْ نُبَاحَ الْكِلاَبِ وَنَهِيقَ الْحَمِيرِ بِاللَّيْلِ فَتَعَوَّذُوا بِاللَّهِ مِنْهُنَّ؛ فَإِنَّهُنَّ يَرَيْنَ مَا لاَ تَرَوْنَ

Meaning in English

When you hear a dog barking or a donkey braying in the night, then seek refuge in Allah from them, for surely they have seen what you see not.

When and how to recite it

Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Upon hearing the barking of dogs at night”.

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 4/327.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dua for upon hearing the barking of dogs at night?

The dua for upon hearing the barking of dogs at night is given in Arabic below, meaning “When you hear a dog barking or a donkey braying in the night, then seek refuge in Allah from them, for surely…”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 4/327, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

What does the dua for upon hearing the barking of dogs at night mean?

When you hear a dog barking or a donkey braying in the night, then seek refuge in Allah from them, for surely they have seen what you see not.

Where is the dua for upon hearing the barking of dogs at night reported?

Abu Dawud 4/327. 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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