((اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِيهِمْ بِمَا شِئْتَ)).
(Allahummak-fineehim bima shi/.)
(O Allah, protect me from them with what You choose.)
Source & authenticity
Source: Hisn al-Muslim · Reference: Hisn al-Muslim 39
Translation: Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), Sa'id al-Qahtani — see site-wide attribution
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Context & meaning
One request, and the means of carrying it out is deliberately left open. Protection is asked for from them — the feared people are never described — and the manner is handed over entirely: with what You choose. The speaker names neither the danger nor the remedy, and the sentence ends as soon as that choice has been surrendered.
When & how to recite
Suhaib reported these words, said when harm from people is feared.
Reflection
Both unknowns are left unfilled. Who they are is not stated and how the protection should come is not stated, and the second is given away deliberately.
About these notesThe notes above explain the wording of the supplication as it is translated on this page. They add no commentary, history or ruling beyond it.
Common questions
Where does this dua come from?
The citation carried by our record is Riyad as-Salihin 1247.
What do these words mean?
In translation: “O Allah, protect me from them with what You choose.” One request, and the means of carrying it out is deliberately left open.
How is this pronounced?
Read without Arabic letters it is: “Allahummak-fineehim bima shi/.”
At what point is it recited?
Suhaib reported these words, said when harm from people is feared. Both unknowns are left unfilled.