أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ، وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
"I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the suggestions of the devils, and from their presence."
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa min sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateeni wa an yahdurun.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is a shield for us against unseen dangers. You can recite it during the evening and morning, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to seek refuge with Allah at the beginning and end of the day. It's particularly beneficial when you feel a sense of unease, encounter situations that might expose you to negative influences, or simply want to fortify yourself and your household against the mischief of jinns and shayateen.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and firm belief in Allah's protection. It is recommended to recite it three times in the morning and three times in the evening. Ensure you pronounce the Arabic words correctly. While the hadith emphasizes reciting it, contemplating its meaning – that you are placing yourself under the complete protection of Allah's perfect words – enhances its efficacy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive shield. By seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words, we acknowledge His absolute power over all creation, including jinns and devils. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ specifically taught this dua to guard against the 'suggestions of the devils' (hamazatish-shayateen), which can manifest as whispers of doubt, fear, or evil thoughts, and against their 'presence' (an yahdurun), meaning their physical or energetic influence. It is a direct application of the Quranic command to seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil (Surah Al-A'raf 7:200).
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever says in the morning: 'A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa min sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateen wa an yahdurun.' (I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the suggestions of the devils, and from their presence.) then he will not be harmed.' And it was customary for 'Abdullah ibn Khubayb to relate this hadith from the Prophet (peace be upon him) to the people on the night of the gathering (i.e. the night before the next morning). When a scorpion stung him one night, he looked at his hand and said: 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the suggestions of the devils, and from their presence.' So it did not harm him. Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 3893. Graded Sahih by Al-Albani.