اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ رَبِّ أَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the stings of Satan and I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they (devils) be present with me.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min hamazatish shayateeni wa a'udhu bika Rabbi an yahduroon
When to Read
This dua is recited in the morning, after the Fajr prayer, as part of the Adhkar (remembrance of Allah). It's a vital shield to begin your day, asking Allah to protect your heart and mind from the insidious whispers and temptations of Shaytan that can lead to doubts, anxiety, and sin.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, focusing on its meaning. Visualize Allah's protection surrounding you as you utter the words. It is recommended to say it three times in the morning.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge with Allah from Satan's provocations is a fundamental practice taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This dua specifically guards against his whispers (hamazat), which are his attempts to instill doubt, fear, and evil thoughts in our hearts. By reciting this, we actively enlist Allah's protection against these spiritual attacks, ensuring our thoughts and actions remain pure and focused on pleasing Him.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'When one of you wakes up in the morning, he should say: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of this day, from the evil of what comes after it, from the evil of the jinn and mankind, from the evil of the wealth of the wealthy, from the evil of the young, from the evil of the old, from the evil of what is in the world, from the evil of what will be in the hereafter. And when he wakes up in the evening, he should say the like of that.' He (ﷺ) also said: 'When one of you wakes up in the morning, he should say: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of Satan and from the evil of what comes after Satan.' In another narration: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the stings of Satan and I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they be present with me.'