Dua for Guidance and Protection from the Evil of the Self | Najam Institute

Najam Institute · Jul 17, 2025 · 9m

Dua for Guidance and Protection from the Evil of the SelfThe Duaاللَّهُمَّ أَلْهِمْنِي رُشْدِي، وَأَعِذْنِي مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِيTransliteration: Allahumma alhimni rushdi wa a‘idhni min sharri nafsi.Translation: "O Allah, inspire me with my right guidance and protect me from the evil of my own self."Breakdown of the Dua1) اللهم (Allahumma) – "O Allah"What does this mean?Allahumma is a direct invocation of Allah.It expresses urgency, humility, and complete reliance on Allah in seeking divine guidance and protection.2) ألهمني (Alhimni) – "Inspire me"Why is the word "Ilhaam" used instead of "A‘ti"…