Dua Against Black Magic
3 Protections from Allah
Black magic is a real harm in Islam, but it is utterly powerless before Allah, who nullifies the work of those who practise it. The dua against black magic draws on the words Allah revealed when Prophet Musa faced the magicians, affirming that Allah will nullify their magic, for He does not allow the work of corrupters to stand. It teaches the believer that no sorcery has any power except by the permission of Allah, and that protection and cure come from Him alone.
إِنَّ اللَّهَ سَيُبْطِلُهُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُصْلِحُ عَمَلَ الْمُفْسِدِينَ
Inna-llāha sayubtiluh, inna-llāha lā yuslihu ‘amalal-mufsidīn.
“Indeed, Allah will nullify it. Indeed, Allah does not amend the work of corrupters.”
This guide explains the dua against black magic, the meaning of Allah nullifying the work of corrupters, and three protections from Allah, so that the believer may face this fear with trust rather than dread, certain that the One who created all things is far greater than any magic, and that healing rests in His hands.
The Meaning of the Dua Against Black Magic
The dua against black magic is a verse from Surah Yunus, spoken when Prophet Musa stood before the magicians of Pharaoh. As they cast their spells, Musa declared that Allah would nullify their magic, for Allah does not allow the work of corrupters to succeed. And so it was: the magic of the sorcerers was undone, and many of them believed. The verse is a powerful reminder that black magic, real as it may be, has no power to stand against Allah, who nullifies it whenever He wills.
For the believer who fears or suspects magic, this verse brings deep reassurance. Sorcery is a corrupt and forbidden act, and Allah has promised that the work of corrupters will not prevail. No spell can reach a person except by the permission of Allah, and He who allowed it can remove it entirely. The believer responds not with fear or by turning to sorcerers, but by turning to Allah, the only source of protection and cure.
Three Protections from Allah
Islam gives the believer clear protections against black magic, all rooted in turning to Allah. These three place the believer under His shelter.
- Recite the Quran for protection, especially Surah Al-Falaq and An-Nas and Ayat al-Kursi.
- Keep the morning and evening adhkar, the daily fortress that guards against all harm.
- Turn only to Allah for cure, never to sorcerers, while seeking lawful ruqyah and proper help.
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Qul a‘udhu bi Rabbil-falaq min sharri ma khalaq
Say I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak from the evil He created
Trusting Allah Above Every Fear
The fear of black magic can grow large in the heart, but it shrinks before the certainty that Allah nullifies the work of corrupters. The dua against black magic reminds the believer that no sorcery has power except by the permission of Allah, and that He alone protects and cures. Rather than turning to sorcerers, which is forbidden and harmful, the believer recites the Quran, keeps the daily adhkar, and seeks lawful ruqyah, placing every fear in the hands of Allah. Where genuine harm to health is feared, proper medical and scholarly help is also sought.
This supplication pairs naturally with the ruqyah duas recited for healing, and the Three Quls revealed for protection. Together they place the believer under the complete protection of Allah, who is far greater than any magic and the only source of healing.
Black magic is real but powerless before Allah, who nullifies the work of corrupters. Learn the protection duas with us on YouTube, where the supplications are recited aloud, on TikTok for a reminder to turn only to Allah, and on Facebook where readers share how they find protection and trust in Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
The dua against black magic is the Quranic verse Inna Allaha sayubtiluh, inna Allaha la yuslihu ‘amalal-mufsidin, affirming that Allah nullifies the work of corrupters. It is from Surah Yunus, spoken when Musa faced the magicians.
Yes, black magic is real and is a serious, forbidden harm, but it has no power except by the permission of Allah. Allah has promised that the work of corrupters will not prevail, so the believer trusts in His protection.
Recite the Quran, especially Surah Al-Falaq, An-Nas and Ayat al-Kursi, keep the morning and evening adhkar, and turn only to Allah for protection. These place the believer under the shelter of Allah.
No, turning to sorcerers is forbidden and harmful, even to undo magic, as it replaces reliance on Allah with reliance on the forbidden. The believer seeks cure only from Allah through lawful ruqyah and proper help.
It is treated through lawful ruqyah, the recitation of the Quran and prayers of healing, with cure coming from Allah alone. Where harm to health is feared, proper medical and scholarly help is also sought.
Recite it when you fear or suspect magic, alongside the protective surahs and daily adhkar, trusting that Allah nullifies all sorcery. It reminds the heart that Allah is greater than any magic.