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 evil suggestions of devils and from their presence.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa min sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateeni wa an yahdhurun.
When to Read
This dua is particularly beneficial when you find yourself struggling with distractions, doubts, or intrusive thoughts that pull your focus away from your night prayer (Tahajjud). Recite it at the beginning of your prayer, after you've made your intention, or whenever you feel Shaytan's whispers trying to disrupt your connection with Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Understand that you are turning to Allah, the Most Powerful, for protection against a known enemy. Say it from the heart, seeking His aid to purify your mind and heart, allowing you to fully engage in your worship. Imagine the perfect words of Allah as a shield protecting you.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua invokes Allah's perfect words for protection against several evils: His anger and punishment, the evil of His creation, and most specifically, the whispers and presence of Shaytan. By reciting this, you are actively seeking Allah's help to overcome the internal and external forces that try to sabotage your worship, especially during the sacred time of night prayer. It's a powerful statement of reliance on Allah and a proactive defense against spiritual attack.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: When any one of you stands to pray, let him say: '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 evil suggestions of devils and from their presence.' And it used to be said: He (the Prophet ﷺ) used to seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil, and he would stretch out his hand. (Sahih Muslim 2710)