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The path of life is not smooth; people must move forward only by getting through crises, ups and downs and various trials. Worldly effort, endeavour and caution are certainly necessary. But to be saved from people’s ill intentions and enemies’ conspiracies, a believer’s main refuge is complete trust in Allah and certain special duas taught in the Quran and Hadith.
When people lose their way after falling into a difficult conspiracy, these practices bring peace to the heart and provide steadfast strength.
Here are some duas described in the Quran and Hadith for confronting enemies and for protection from conspiracies:
1. The plea of Prophet Nuh (AS)
This is an excellent dua for seeking Allah’s help when cornered by multifaceted conspiracies and opposition. Having fallen victim to the plotting of his disobedient people, Prophet Nuh (AS) pleaded with the Almighty Lord in this way, as described in the Holy Quran:
Arabic: رَبِّ اَنِّىْ مَغْلُوْبٌ فَانْتَصِر
Transliteration: Rabbi anni maghlubun fantasir.
Translation: ‘O Allah! I am helpless. So help me.’ (Surah Al-Qamar: 10)
Benefits
Through the blessing of this dua, Almighty Allah sent the great flood, made Prophet Nuh (AS) victorious and completely wiped out his enemies.
2. The Prophet’s (PBUH) dua for facing danger and enemies
Whenever there was fear of great harm from an enemy, an envious person or an influential group, the beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would recite this special dua, placing complete tawakkul, or trust, in Allah:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِهِمْ وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ
Benefits
Through this dua, the servant hands over the burden of all his strength and security directly to Allah, and as a result any conspiracy or plot by the enemy fails.
3. The trust of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
When enemies all around are many and the situation is critical or frightening, the prophets and messengers placed supreme confidence in a special word of Allah. Prophet Ibrahim (AS) recited this very phrase just before being thrown into the blazing fire of Nimrod. According to the guidance of the Holy Quran, that great sentence is:
حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
When the dark clouds of conspiracy or danger seek to close in from all sides, there is no reason for a believer to break down. However flawless the plots of worldly people may be, not a single leaf on a tree moves without the command of the Master of the heavens. So, alongside worldly awareness, regularly reciting these invaluable duas from the Quran and Hadith builds a steadfast strength within the mind.
At a glance
According to the hadith database surahquran.com, the second dua is narrated by Abu Musa al-Ash’ari (RA); it is compiled in Sunan Abu Dawud (Hadith No. 1537), and the hadith scholar Nasiruddin al-Albani graded it sahih.
Sources
Original report: Ajker Patrika
Background sources: surahquran.com (hadith database), date not stated
