Invocations for when you meet an adversary or a powerful ruler. — Du'a 1

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِم، وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِن شُرُورِهِم

Pronunciation

Allahumma inna naj'aluka fee nuhoorihim wana'oothu bika min shuroorihim

English meaning

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

Explanation (Tafseer)

This prayer asks Allah to stand against the threat posed by adversaries and seeks refuge from their evil. Rather than describing how the danger should be removed, it places the confrontation and protection with Allah, expressing dependence upon Him when facing powerful opposition.

When to use

Invocations for when you meet an adversary or a powerful ruler.

Reference & source

Hisn al-Muslim 126

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