Mushna Dua Library

Refuge From the Devils

Quran

رَّبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ ۝ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ رَبِّ أَن يَحْضُرُونِ

Transliteration

Rabbi aʿūdhu bika min hamazāti ash-shayāṭīn. Wa-aʿūdhu bika rabbi an yaḥḍurūn.

Translation

My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils, and I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they be present with me.

Understand the dua

Background & benefit

Background

A Quranic supplication seeking refuge from the devils’ whispers and presence.

Benefit

For protection from whispers, fear, spiritual harm, and temptation.

When to recite

ruqyah, sleep

Source & authenticity

Source: Quran

Reference: Quran 23:97-98

Authenticity: Quranic

Quranic supplication. The wording is from the Quran, so the Arabic should be recited as it appears in the mushaf.

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