Abu Musa told that when the Prophet feared a people he said, "O God, we put Thee in front of them, and we seek refuge in Thee from their evils." Ahmad and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Reported by Abu Dawud (No. 1537) and Ahmad (No. 18888). Cited in Mishkat al-Masabih (No. 2441).
Abu Mūsa al-Ash‘ari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: When he feared mischief from some people, he would say: "O Allah, We ask You to ward them off (from their throats), and we seek Your protection against their evil."
وعن أبي موسى، رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا خاف قومًا قال: اللهم إنا نجعلك في نحورهم، ونعوذ بك من شرورهم". ((رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح)).