SituationsProphet's Duas
Dua for Meeting an Adversary or Ruler
Source: Abu Dawud 1537
((اللَّهُمَّإِنَّانَجْعَلُكَفِينُحُورِهِم،وَنَعُوذُبِكَمِنْشُرُورِهِمْ)).
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Transliteration
Allahumma inna naj'aluka fi nuhurihim, wa na'udhu bika min shururihim.
Translation
O Allah, we ask You to deal with them, and we seek refuge in You from their evil.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication to be recited when facing an enemy or a person of authority who poses a threat. It is a declaration of reliance on Allah and a plea for His protection against their perceived harm.
Benefit
This dua affirms complete trust in Allah's power to handle any opposition and seeks His divine shield against any potential harm from adversaries.
When to Recite
When confronting an enemy or a powerful, potentially harmful ruler.