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 temptations of 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 invaluable when you feel the insidious whispers of Shaitan creeping into your thoughts, trying to sow doubt, fear, or temptation. It's perfect for reciting when you're feeling anxious, when you're about to undertake something important and fear disruption, or simply as a daily shield against his constant attempts to mislead us.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, fully believing in the power of Allah's words to protect you. It's recommended to recite it three times in the morning and three times in the evening as a comprehensive protection against Shaitan's influence throughout the day and night. Visualize yourself being enveloped by Allah's divine protection as you utter these words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct plea to Allah for protection through His most perfect words. Shaitan's primary weapon is *waswas*, or whispering evil suggestions. By reciting this, we are actively seeking Allah's refuge from his provocations, his presence, and the evil he embodies and instigates. It’s a tangible way to remind ourselves that ultimate power and protection lie only with Allah, weakening Shaitan's hold on our hearts and minds.
Source & Authentication
When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would alight from a camel during a journey, he would say three times: سُبْحَانَكَ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِذُنُوبِي، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ. (Glory be to You, there is no god but You, I seek Your forgiveness for my sins). And when the sky had overcast, and he wanted to delay his departure until the rain, he would say: O Allah, I seek refuge in Allah from the evil of the clouds. And when he wanted to depart (in the morning), he would say: O Allah, I seek refuge in Allah from the hardships of the journey, from the sorrow of the scene, from the bad luck in the family and in property. And when he would alight at a place during the night, he would say: O Allah, I seek refuge in Allah from the devil and from the ruin. And when he would alight in the morning, he would say: We alight with the nature of Allah, with His blessings. And when he would alight in the evening, he would say: We alight with the blessings of Allah, with His religion, and with His grace. And when he would ask for a tent to be pitched, he would say: O Allah, grant us Your protection. And when he would wake up at night, he would say: There is no god but Allah, and He is the Lord of the Throne, the Magnificent. Glory be to You, O Allah! I seek Your pleasure and Your protection, and I seek the repentance of Adam, and the command of Noah, and the friendship of Abraham, and the release of Moses, and the nearness of Jesus, and the guidance of Muhammad (peace be upon him). O Allah, my Lord, I ask you for the best in this world and the best in the hereafter, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this world and the evil of the hereafter, and I ask You to grant me the completion of (Your) blessings in this world and the hereafter. And when he would enter his home, he would say: O Allah, I ask You for the best of entry and the best of exit. May we enter with the name of Allah, and go out with the name of Allah, and put our trust in Allah. And when he would enter his house, he would say: O Allah, I ask You for a blessed sustenance. And when he would go to his bed, he would say: O Allah, save me from Your punishment on the Day You shall resurrect Your servants. (Three times). And when he would wake up, he would say: Praise be to Allah Who has restored me to my soul, and granted me well-being in my body, and permitted me to remember Him. And when he would break his fast, he would say: O Allah, for You I fasted and with Your provision I broke my fast. And when he would end his prayer, he would say: O Allah, forgive me my past and future sins. And when he would go to bed, he would say: O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the great Throne, our Lord and the Lord of everything, the Revealer of the Torah and the Gospel and the Qur'an, the Splitter of the grain and the date-stone, I seek refuge in You from the evil of every evil of which You are the Seizer. O Allah, You are the First, there is nothing before You; You are the Last, there is nothing after You; You are the Outward, there is nothing above You; You are the Inward, there is nothing below You; decree the debt from us and enrich us from poverty. And when he would wake up from sleep, he would say: Praise be to Allah Who has restored my soul, and kept it with me, and kept my body sound. And when he would wash his hands, he would say: O Allah, let it be a washing that leaves no illness, and grant me sound health. And when he would use a tooth-stick, he would say: O Allah, help me use the tooth-stick and grant me the ability to recite the Qur'an. And when he would perform ablution, he would say: O Allah, purify my heart, and cleanse my body, and forgive my sins, and grant me access to the Paradise. And when he would wear a shirt, he would say: Praise be to Allah Who has clothed me with that by which I cover my nakedness and adorn myself in my life. And when he would wear a garment, he would say: Praise be to Allah Who has clothed me with that wherewith I may cover my nakedness and with which I may seek from Allah the bounty. And when he would put on a shoe, he would say: Praise be to Allah Who has provided me with this (shoe) wherewith I may walk in the world. And when he would put on a shoe, he would say: Praise be to Allah. And when he would enter the mosque, he would say: O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy. And when he would leave the mosque, he would say: O Allah, I ask You of Your grace. And when he would enter the house, he would say: O Allah, I ask You for a blessed sustenance. And when he would enter the house, he would say: O Allah, grant us a good sustenance. And when he would make an appointment, he would say: O Allah, guide us to the best of affairs and the best of deeds, and grant us the best of intentions. And when he would enter the privy, he would say: O Allah, protect me from the cursed devils. And when he would come out of the privy, he would say: I seek the forgiveness of Allah. Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise be to You. There is no god but You. I seek refuge in You from the scorn of the devils and I seek refuge in You from their presence. * (This lengthy hadith includes various supplications of the Prophet (peace be upon him). The relevant portion for seeking refuge from devils is: 'And when he would enter the privy, he would say: O Allah, protect me from the cursed devils. And when he would come out of the privy, he would say: I seek the forgiveness of Allah. Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise be to You. There is no god but You. I seek refuge in You from the scorn of the devils and I seek refuge in You from their presence.')