7 Verses of Protection and Reliance Wird
This daily wird practice utilizes specific verses from the Holy Qur'an to seek refuge and express reliance upon Allah. It involves a structured recitation of verses from Surah At-Tawbah, Surah Yunus, and Surah Hud to request protection for oneself and loved ones.
Preparation and Intention
Sit calmly facing the Qiblah with ablution (wudu). Make an intention silently or quietly:
"O Allah; I seek refuge in You for the sake of Your verses, which are Your sublime word. Protect me, my family, and my loved ones from all visible and invisible accidents, calamities, and evil. I place my reliance in You alone."
Surah At-Tawbah, Verse 51 (7 times)
Arabic
قُل لَّن يُصِيبَنَآ إِلَّا مَا كَتَبَ ٱللَّهُ لَنَا هُوَ مَوْلَىٰنَا ۚ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ ﴿٥١﴾
Transliteration
Kul len yusîbenâ illâ mâ keteballâhu lenâ, huve mevlânâ, ve 'alallâhi felyetevekkelil mu'minûn.
Meaning
Say, "Nothing will ever befall us except what Allah has destined for us. He is our Protector. And in Allah let the believers put their trust."
Recitation count: 7 times
A fundamental verse of protection declaring that nothing will happen to us except by Allah's decree. (Source: Surah At-Tawbah, 51)
Surah Yunus, Verse 107 (7 times)
Arabic
وَإِن يَمْسَسْكَ ٱللَّهُ بِضُرٍّۢ فَلَا كَاشِفَ لَهُۥٓ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ وَإِن يُرِدْكَ بِخَيْرٍۢ فَلَا رَآدَّ لِفَضْلِهِۦ ۚ يُصِيبُ بِهِۦ مَن يَشَآءُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِۦ ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ ﴿١٠٧﴾
Transliteration
Ve in yemseskallâhu bi durrin felâ kâşife lehû illâ hû, ve in yuridke bi hayrin felâ râdde li fadlih, yusîbu bihî men yeşâu min 'ibâdih, ve huvel gafûrur rahîm.
Meaning
If Allah touches you with harm, none can remove it but He. And if He intends any good for you, none can withhold His bounty. He causes it to reach whom He wills of His servants. And He is the Forgiving, the Merciful.
Recitation count: 7 times
A verse of healing and mercy reminding us that Allah is the only power to relieve affliction and bestow good. (Source: Surah Yunus, 107)
Surah Hud, Verse 56 (7 times)
Arabic
إِنِّى تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ رَبِّى وَرَبِّكُم ۚ مَّا مِن دَآبَّةٍ إِلَّا هُوَ ءَاخِذٌۢ بِنَاصِيَتِهَآ ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّى عَلَىٰ صِرَٰطٍۢ مُّسْتَقِيمٍۢ ﴿٥٦﴾
Transliteration
İnnî tevekkeltu 'alallâhi rabbî ve rabbikum, mâ min dâbbetin illâ huve âhizun bi nâsıyetihâ, inne rabbî 'alâ sırâtın mustekîm.
Meaning
They said, "We can only say that some of our gods have afflicted you with evil." Hud said, "Indeed, I call Allah to witness, and you too bear witness, that I am free from whatever you associate as partners besides Him. So plot against me, all together, and do not give me respite. Indeed, I have relied upon Allah, my Lord and your Lord. There is no living creature except that He holds it by its forelock. Indeed, my Lord is on a straight path. But if you turn away, I have already conveyed to you that with which I was sent to you. My Lord can replace you with another people, and you will not harm Him at all. Indeed, my Lord is Guardian over all things."
Recitation count: 7 times
A verse of submission declaring that absolute control over every created living creature belongs to Allah. (Source: Surah Hud, 56)
Closing and Healing Supplication
"O my Lord, the Guardian of the heavens and the earth! Accept the verses I have recited in Your presence. Take us under Your unwavering protection; grant comfort to our hearts, healing to our bodies, and blessings to our lives. Amin."
Program length: 7 days
Frequently asked questions
How should I prepare for this wird?
Sit calmly facing the Qiblah with ablution (wudu) and make a silent or quiet intention to seek protection and place your reliance in Allah.
Which Surahs are included in this wird?
This wird includes verses from Surah At-Tawbah (verse 51), Surah Yunus (verse 107), and Surah Hud (verse 56).
How many times should each verse be recited?
Each of the three specified verses should be recited seven times.