Based on the sources, Dua Hizbul Bahr is described as a profound spiritual “treasure” and a divine gift from the Prophet Muhammad to Imam Abul Hasan Shadhili. While many people use it for protection against magic or jinn, the sources emphasize that its true purpose is to serve as a source of divine gnosis (Ma’rifat) and a light of guidance for those on the spiritual path.
The following insights regarding Dua Hizbul Bahr are detailed in the sources:
1. Spiritual Significance and Composition
• Divine Origins: It is considered a “Tohfa-e-Mustafa” (Gift of the Chosen One), heard directly by Imam Shadhili from the Prophet.
• Composition: The prayer contains Asma-e-Azam (the Greatest Names of God), verses from Surah Yasin, and invokes the four elements (fire, air, water, and earth).
• Comprehensive Qualities: It balances the “Jalali” (majestic/stern) and “Jamali” (beautiful/gentle) attributes of Allah, making it effective for both destroying enemies and attracting divine love.
2. Levels of Benefits
The sources categorize the benefits of the prayer into two levels:
• Minor (Asghar) Benefits: These include the removal of black magic, jinn, and nazar-e-bad (evil eye), as well as solving worldly problems like unemployment, legal issues, or seeking honor and respect.
• Major (Akbar) Benefits: Its primary purpose is to grant proximity to Allah, spiritual stability, and a path toward “Siraat-e-Mustaqeem” (the straight path). It is said that if one lacks a spiritual guide (Sheikh), reciting this prayer with permission will eventually lead them to their guide.
3. Spiritual Initiation (Zakat)
To unlock the power of the prayer, practitioners perform different types of “Zakat” (spiritual initiation):
• Zakat-e-Kabeer: Reciting the prayer 360 times over three days while observing strict dietary and lifestyle restrictions.
• Zakat-e-Akbar: Reciting it 360 times daily for 360 days, which can lead to a person becoming “Mustajab-ud-Da’waat” (one whose prayers are always answered) and possessing miracles.
• Samundri Zakat (Sea Initiation): Reciting the prayer near or in the sea is considered highly powerful because the prayer was originally granted during a sea voyage. This practice is said to make spiritual entities associated with water subservient to the practitioner and facilitates a meeting with Khwaja Khidr.
4. Specific Rituals for Unveiling (Kashf)
• Five Names Ritual: Reciting the names “Ya Allahu, Ya Aliyu, Ya Azeemu, Ya Haleemu, Ya Aleemu” in specific quantities (e.g., 1000 times daily) can activate one’s spiritual senses (Lataif) and open the “Kashf-ul-Quloob” (unveiling of hearts).
• The “Hum Jasoor” Practice: To meet the spiritual entities (Roohaniyat) of the prayer, one recites the phrase “Hum Jasoor” 1000 times daily for 40 days in a small room with a dim blue light and wearing white clothing.
5. Tools and Healing
• Pyala Shadhiliya: A special cup inscribed with the numerical talisman of the prayer and the full text of Dua Hizbul Bahr. Drinking water from this cup is used to treat mental tension, depression, anxiety, and spiritual afflictions.
• A “Shield” Against Enemies: For those facing intense spiritual warfare from powerful magicians, the prayer acts as a “Dhaal” (shield).
Warning from the Sources: The speaker emphasizes that these rituals must be performed with permission and under the supervision of a spiritual guide. Unauthorized use of such intense practices can lead to major spiritual or physical harm (Nuqsan-e-Kabeer)

