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 whispers of devils and their presence.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa min sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateeni wa an yahduruun.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited in the morning, after the Fajr prayer or upon waking up. It's a shield against the onslaught of negative thoughts, doubts, and temptations that the Shaytan often tries to plant in our minds as we begin our day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of the words and truly seeking Allah's protection. It's best recited once in the morning. Let the words flow from your heart, asking Allah to guard your mind and intentions from any evil influence.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua provides a potent spiritual armor for the day. By seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words, we are asking for protection from His displeasure, the harm caused by His creation, and most importantly, from the insidious whispers of Shaytan. These whispers can sow seeds of doubt about Allah, our faith, our actions, and even our relationships, leading to anxiety and spiritual weakness. This dua is a proactive step to ward them off, ensuring our minds are clear and focused on remembering Allah and His purpose for us.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Khubaib (may Allah be pleased with him): We went out on a very dark and rainy night, looking for the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) to lead us in prayer. We found him and asked him: 'Will you lead us in prayer?' He said: 'Yes.' Then he said: 'Count!' but I did not hear what he said. Then he said: 'Count!' I said: 'What should I count, Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'Count the mornings and say: 'أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ.' (A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa min sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateeni wa an yahduruun.)' The narrator said: 'So I learned them and I used to recite them. They were a protection for me from every evil.'