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Facing an enemy: we place You before them

Quick answer

O Allah, we place You before them, and we seek refuge in You from their evil.

When to recite

The Prophet ﷺ said this when he feared a group of people. Placing Allah (SWT) before them means asking Him to face them and hold them back. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sunan Abi Dawud 1537 (sahih). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِم، وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ
Transliteration

Allahumma inna naj'aluka fi nuhurihim, wa na'udhu bika min shururihim

Meaning in English

O Allah, we place You before them, and we seek refuge in You from their evil.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said this when he feared a group of people. Placing Allah (SWT) before them means asking Him to face them and hold them back.

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 1537 (sahih)
Sunan Abi Dawud 1537
Common questions
What does Facing an enemy: we place You before them mean?

O Allah, we place You before them, and we seek refuge in You from their evil.

When should I recite Facing an enemy: we place You before them?

The Prophet ﷺ said this when he feared a group of people. Placing Allah (SWT) before them means asking Him to face them and hold them back. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for Facing an enemy: we place You before them?

Sunan Abi Dawud 1537 (sahih).

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