Islamic Dua Directory

Category: Miscellaneous Duaas

  • The Greatest verse in the Holy Quran

    Allaahu laa ‘ilaaha ‘illaa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyoom
    اللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ
    Allah – there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence.

    laa ta’khuthuhu sinatun wa laa nawm
    لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ
    Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep

    lahu maa fis-samaawaati wa maa fil-‘ardh
    لَّهُ مَا فِي ٱلسَّمَـٰوَ‌ٰتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ
    To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth.

    man thal-lathee yashfa’u ‘indahu ‘illaa bi’ithnih
    مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ
    Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission?

    ya’lamu maa bayna ‘aydeehim wa maa khalfahum
    يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ
    He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them

    wa laa yuheetoona bishay’im-min ‘ilmihi ‘illaa bimaa shaa’a
    وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ
    and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills.

    wasi’a kursiyyuhus-samaawaati wal’ardh, wa laa ya’ooduhu hifdhuhumaa,
    وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَ‌ٰتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا
    His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not.

    wa Huwal- ‘Aliyyul- ‘Adheem.
    وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ
    And He is the Most High, the Most Great.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 255

    Whoever says this when he rises in the morning will be protected from jinns until he retires in the evening, and whoever says it when retiring in the evening will be protected from them until he rises in the morning.

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    Word-by-Word Translation:-

    Listen to the recitation of Ayatul Kursi

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  • What to say when you feel scared and frightened

    La ilaaha illallaah

    There is none worthy of worship but Allah

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    Method of Supplicating

    One should supplicate after doing Wudhu. 

    Supplicate facing the Qibla. 

    One should supplicate with both hands raised.

     Before Dua, one must recite the praise and glorification of Almighty Allah.

     Recite Durood-e-pak before and after reciting supplication. (It is given at the end of this section).

     Never supplicate for an unlawful thing or cutting off of relations.

     Supplicate with presence of mind.

     One must have a good notion about Almighty Allah that He is kind, and He would not return the supplicant empty handed.

     One should be absolutely attentive to Almighty Allah.

     One should supplicate fervently.  One should mention the needs.  One must include others also in one’s supplications.

     One must express his humility and weakness before Almighty Allah.

     Give Sadaqah (charity) before supplicating, if possible

     Supplicate before the arrival of calamity. Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) says: You should recognize Almighty Allah during prosperity and He will come to your help when you are in trouble.

     You should request brothers in faith to pray for you as the Almighty accepts the supplication of one believer for another.

     Continue to supplicate regularly whether your supplication is answered or not; perhaps there is some divine exigency in the delay and dua is loved by Almighty Allah, thus one should never give up the most liked act.   Say “Ameen” at the end of making dua.

     After the supplication, pass both hands over the face.

     Along with supplication, one must abandon all the unlawful acts and disobedience of Allah as bad intentions, internal evil, hypocrisy, delay in ritual prayer and disobedience of parents hinder acceptance of supplications.

    The best times for making dua

     The last third of the night 

    Late at night 

    While prostrating 

    Between Adhan and Iqamah

     While drinking Zamzam Water 

    When Waking Up at Night 

    At The End Of The Obligatory Salat 

    At the time of Tahajjud 

    The Night Of ‘Qadr’ (Decree) 

    During the rain 

    During a special hour on Friday (between Asr and Maghrib) 

    While travelling 

    During the month of Ramadhan 

    Shab e Qadr 

    Day of Arafah

     During sickness etc

    Durood e paak

    Durood means to send peace and blessings on our HOLY PROPHET (PEACE BE UPON HIM). It is a great act of worship.
    ”Indeed,Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O you who have believed, Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect” [33:56]
    ”O Allah, bestow Your favor on Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and on the family of Muhammad (Peace be upon him) as You have bestowed Your favor on Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) and on the family of Ibrahim (Peace be upon him), You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.
    O Allah, bless Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and the family of Muhammad (Peace be upon him) as You have blessed Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) and the family of Ibrahim(Peace be upon him) , You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious”
    اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ، اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكَ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

    Allahumma salli alaa muhammadin wa alaa aali muhammadin kamaa sallaita alaa ibrahima wa alaa aali ibrahima innaka hameedum majeed
    Allaahumma baarik alaa muhammadin wa alaa aali muhammadin kamaa baarakta alaa ibrahima wa alaa aali ibrahima innaka hameedum majeed

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  • Dua before sleeping

    Dua before sleeping

    Read this dua before you sleep.

    Before you go to bed perform ablutions as you would for prayer, then lie down on your right side and say this dua” The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “Whoever says this and dies in his sleep, has died in a state of the natural monotheism (Fitrah).” Al-Bukhari, cf. Al-Asqalani, Fathul-Bari 11/113, Muslim 4/2081.

    O Allah, I submit myself to You, entrust my affairs to You, turn my face to You, and lay myself down depending upon You, hoping in You and fearing You. There is no refuge, and no escape, except to You. I believe in Your Book (the Qur’an) that You revealed, and the Prophet whom You sent.

    اللَّهُمَّ أَسْلَمْتُ نَفْسِي إِلَيْكَ، وَفَوَّضْتُ أَمْرِي إِلَيْكَ، وَوَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِي إِلَيْكَ، وَأَلْجَأْتُ ظَهْرِي إِلَيْكَ، رَغْبَةً وَرَهْبَةً إِلَيْكَ، لَا مَلْجَأَ وَلّا مَنْجَا مِنْكَ إِلَّا إِلَيْكَ، آمَنْتُ بِكِتَابِكَ الَّذِي أَنْزَلْتَ وَبِنَبِيِّكَ الَّذِي أَرْسَلْتَ

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    Allaahumma ‘aslamtu nafsee ‘ilayka, wa fawwadhtu ‘amree ‘ilayka, wa wajjahtu wajhee ‘ilayka, wa ‘alja’tu dhahree ‘ilayka, raghbatan wa rahbatan ‘ilayka, laa malja’ wa laa manja minka ‘illaa ‘ilayka, ‘aamantu bikitaabikal-lathee ‘anzalta wa bi-nabiyyikal-lathee ‘arsalta.

    TransliterationArabicTranslation
    Allaahummaاللَّهُمَّ O Allah,
    ‘aslamtu أَسْلَمْتُ I submit
    nafseeنَفْسِيmyself
    ‘ilayka, إِلَيْكَ، to You,
    wa fawwadhtu وَفَوَّضْتُand entrust
    ‘amree أَمْرِي my affairs
    ‘ilayka, إِلَيْكَto You
    wa wajjahtu وَوَجَّهْتُ and turn
    wajheeوَجْهِي my face
    ‘ilayka,إِلَيْكَ، to You
    wa ‘alja’tu وَأَلْجَأْتُ and lay down
    dhahree ظَهْرِي my back
    ‘ilayka, إِلَيْكَto you (depending upon You,)
    raghbatan رَغْبَةً hoping in You
    wa rahbatan وَرَهْبَةً and fearing
    ilayka, إِلَيْكَ، (to) You
    laa maalja’ لَا مَلْجَأَ There is no refuge,
    wa laa manjaوَلّا مَنْجَand no escape,
    minka مِنْكَ from Yiu
    ‘illaa ‘ilayka, إِلَّا إِلَيْكَ،except to You
    ‘aamantu آمَنْتُ I believe
    bikitaabikaبِكِتَابِكَ in Your Book (the Qur’an)
    al-lathe ‘anzalta الَّذِي أَنْزَلْتَthat You revealed,
    wa bi-nabiyyikaوَبِنَبِيِّكَ and the Prophet
    al-lathee ‘arsalta.الَّذِي أَرْسَلْتَwhom You sent.


  • Durood e paak





    Allahumma salli alaa muhammadin wa alaa azwaajihi wa thur-riyatihi kamaa sallaita alaa aali ibrahima
    wa baarik alaa muhammadin wa alaa
    azwaajihi wa thur-riyatihi kamaa
    baarakta alaa aali ibrahima innaka hameedum majeed

    ”O Allah, bestow Your favor on Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon his wives and progeny
    as You have bestowed Your favor upon the family of Ibrahim (Peace be upon him)
    and bless Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and his wives and progeny as You have blessed the family of Ibrahim(Peace be upon him) , You are full of praise, Most Glorious”

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    Durood means to send peace and blessings on our HOLY PROPHET (PEACE BE UPON HIM). It is a great act of worship.

    ”Indeed,Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O you who have believed, Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect” [33:56]


  • Dua when you look in a mirror


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    Read this dua when you look in a mirror.
    “O Allah ! only You have given me a good physical form ,so also favour me with good morals and manners”
    Allah humma anta has`santa khalqi fa has`sin khuluqi

    REFERENCE:
    Ibne Haban ,Darimi narrated by Ibne Masood (Radi Allahu anhu)

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  • Dua when something you DISLIKE happens or when you FAIL to achieve what you attempt to do


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    Read this when something you DISLIKE happens, or when you FAIL to achieve what you attempt to do.

    “It is the Decree of Allah and He does whatever He wills”

      Qadarullaahi wa maa shaa’a fa’al

    .قَدَّرَ اللهُ وَما شـاءَ فَعَـل

    May Allah save us from the whispers of shaitan when we face an apparent loss.

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    “The strong believer is better and more dear to Allah than the weak believer, and in each of them there is good. Be vigilant for what is to your benefit and seek the help of Allah and do not falter. But when you are striken by some setback, do not say: ‘If only I had done such and such,’ rather say: ‘It is the Decree of Allah and He does whatever He wills.’ For verily the saying ‘if (i.e. if only I had) begins the work of the Devil.”

    Reference: Muslim 4/2052.

  • The Expiation of Assembly – Kaffaratul-Majlis

    Aishah (Radi Allahu anha) said: “Allah’s Messenger (Sallal laahoo alaihi wassallam) did not sit in a gathering, and did not recite the Qur’an, and did not perform any prayer without concluding by saying…
    (then she quoted the dua given below).”
    “Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise is to You. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but You. I seek Your forgiveness and repent to You.”

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    سُبْحـانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ وَبِحَمدِك، أَشْهَـدُ أَنْ لا إِلهَ إِلاّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتوبُ إِلَـيْك
     
    Subhaanaka Allaahumma wa bihamdika, ‘ash-hadu ‘an laa ‘ilaaha ‘illaa ‘Anta, ‘astaghfiruka wa ‘atoobu ‘ilayk
    Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, At-Tirmidhi and An-Nasa’i. See also Al-Albani, Sahih At-Tirmidhi 3/ 153.This was reported by An-Nasa’i in ‘Amalul-Yawm wal-Laylah (no.308), and Dr. Farooq Hamadah graded it authentic in his checking of the same book.
    TransliterationArabicTranslation
    Subhaanaka سُبْحـانَكَ Glory is to You,
    Allaahumma اللّهُـمَّ O Allah,
    wa bihamdikaوَبِحَمدِك،and praise is to You.
    ‘ash-hadu ‘an أَشْهَـدُ أَنْI bear witness that
    laa ‘ilaaha لا إِلهَ there is none (worthy of worship)
    ‘illaa ‘Anta, إِلاّ أَنْتَbut You
    ‘astaghfiruka أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ I seek Your forgiveness
    wa ‘atoobuوَأَتوبُand repent
    ‘ilayk إِلَـيْكto You

  • Dua for when you hear the THUNDER


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    Read this dua when you hear the thunder.

    “Glory is to Him Whom thunder and angels glorify due to fear of Him”
    سُبْـحانَ الّذي يُسَبِّـحُ الـرَّعْدُ بِحَمْـدِهِ، وَالملائِكـةُ مِنْ خيـفَته
    Subhaanal-lathee yusabbihur-ra’du bihamdihi walmalaa’ikatu min kheefatihi.

    Whenever Abdullah bin Zubair (Radi Allahu anhu) would hear thunder, he would abandon his conversation and say this supplication.
    TransliterationArabicTranslation
    Subhaanal-lathee سُبْـحانَ الّذي Glory is to Him Whom
    yusabbihuيُسَبِّـحُ glorify
    ar-ra’du الـرَّعْدُthunder
    bihamdihi بِحَمْـدِهِ، praise
    walmalaa’ikatu وَالملائِكـةُ and angels
    min kheefatihiمِنْ خيـفَتهdue to fear of Him
    See Al-Muwatta’ 2/992. It was graded authentic by Al-Albani as a statement of Abdullah bin Zubayr only.

    Thunder is called Ra’d in Arabic. There is also a surah named after it. Surah Ar-Ra’d is chapter 13 of the Holy Quran.

  • Dua for slaughtering or sacrificing an animal

    “With the Name of Allah, Allah is the Most Great! [O Allah, from You and to You.] O Allah, accept it from me.”

     
    بِسْمِ اللهِ واللهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُمَّ مِنْكَ ولَكَ اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي
     
    Bismillaahi wallaahu ‘Akbar [Allaahumma minka wa laka] Allaahumma taqabbal minnee.
     
    Word-by-word meanings of this dua are given at the end.
     
     
     
    Muslim 3/ 1557, Al-Bayhaqi 9/287.
     
     
    TransliterationArabicTranslation
    Bismillaahi بِسْمِ اللهِ With the Name of Allah,
    wallaahu ‘Akbar واللهُ أَكْبَرُ Allah is the Most Great!
    Allaahumma اللَّهُمَّ O Allah, .
    minka
    		مِنْكَ from You
    wa lakaولَكَ
    		and to You.
    Allaahummaاللَّهُمَّ O Allah,
    taqabbal تَقَبَّلْ accept it
    minneeمِنِّيfrom me
     

  • What to say before you pray

    Arabic and English translation

    English transliteration and translation

    I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the outcast. 

    أَعُوذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

    ‘A ‘oothu bil-laahi minash-Shaytaanir-rajeem

    TransliterationArabicTranslation
    ‘A ‘oothu
    		أَعُوذُI seek refuge
    bil-laahi
    		بِاللهِ In Allah
    minash-Shaytaan مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِFrom Satan
    Ar-rajeem الرَّجِيمِ The outcast

    What does Isti`adhah mean?

    Isti`adhah means, “I seek refuge with Allah from the cursed Satan so that he is prevented from affecting my religious or worldly affairs, or hindering me from adhering to what I was commanded, or luring me into what I was prohibited from.”

    Indeed, only Allah is able to prevent the evil of Satan from touching the son of Adam. This is why Allah allowed us to be lenient and kind with the human devil, so that his soft nature might cause him to refrain from the evil he is indulging in. However, Allah required us to seek refuge with Him from the evil of Satan, because he neither accepts bribes nor does kindness affect him, for he is pure evil. Thus, only He Who created Satan is able to stop his evil.

    This meaning is reiterated in three Ayahs in the Qur’an.

    Allah said in Surat Al-A`raf,

    “And if an evil whisper comes to you from Shaytan, then seek refuge with Allah. Verily, He is Hearing, Knowing” (7: 200).

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    Allah also said in Surat Al-Mu’minun:

    “Repel evil with that which is better. We are Best-Acquainted with the things they utter. And say: “My Lord! I seek refuge with You from the whisperings (suggestions) of the Shayatin (devils). And I seek refuge with You, My Lord! lest they should come near me.” (23:96-98).

    Further, Allah said in Surat As-Sajdah,

    “The good deed and the evil deed cannot be equal. Repel (the evil) with one which is better, then verily he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend. But none is granted it (the above quality) except those who are patient ـ and none is granted it except the owner of the great portion (of happiness in the Hereafter, i.e. Paradise and of a high moral character) in this world. And if an evil whisper from Shaytan tries to turn you away (from doing good), then seek refuge in Allah. Verily, He is the Hearing, the Knowing” (41:34-36).

    Allah commanded that we seek refuge from the satanic enemy, because the devil does not relent in his enmity if we treat him with kindness and leniency. The devil only seeks the destruction of the Son of Adam due to the vicious enmity and hatred he has always had towards man’s father, Adam Alaihissalaam.

    Allah said,

    “O Children of Adam! Let not Shaytan deceive you, as he got your parents Adam and Hawwa’ (Eve) out of Paradise” (7:27)

    “Surely, Shaytan is an enemy to you, so take (treat) him as an enemy. He only invites his Hizb (followers) that they may become the dwellers of the blazing Fire” (35:6)

    and

    “Will you then take him (Iblis) and his offspring as protectors and helpers rather than Me while they are enemies to you. What an evil is the exchange for the Zalimun (polytheists, and wrongdoers, etc)” (18:50)

    The devil assured Adam Alaihissalaam that he wanted to advise him, but he was lying. Hence, how would he treat us after he had vowed,

    “By Your might, then I will surely, mislead them all. Except Your chosen servants among them (i.e. faithful, obedient, true believers of Islamic Monotheism).” (38:82-83)

    Also, Allah said,

    “So when you want to recite the Qur’an, seek refuge with Allah from Shaytan, the outcast (the cursed one). Verily, he has no power over those who believe and put their trust only in their Lord (Allah). His power is only over those who obey and follow him (Satan), and those who join partners with Him.” (16:98-100).

    Why the Devil is called Shaytan

    In the Arabic language, Shaytan is derived from Shatana, which means the far thing. Hence, the Shaytan has a different nature than mankind, and his sinful ways are far away from every type of righteousness. It was also said that Shaytan is derived from Shata, (literally `burned’), because it was created from fire.

    Some scholars said that both meanings are correct, although they state that the first meaning is more plausible. Further, Siybawayh (the renowned Arab linguistic) said, “The Arabs say, `So-and-so has Tashaytan,’ when he commits the act of the devils. If Shaytan was derived from Shata, they would have said, Tashayyata (rather than Tashaytan).” Hence, Shaytan is derived from the word that means, far away. This is why they call those who are rebellious (or mischievous) from among the Jinns and mankind as `Shaytan’.

    Allah said,

    “And so We have appointed for every Prophet enemies ـ Shayatin (devils) among mankind and Jinn, inspiring one another with adorned speech as a delusion (or by way of deception)” (6:112).

    In addition, the Musnad by Imam Ahmad records that Abu Dharr said that the Messenger of Allah Sallal laahoo alaihi wassallam said,

    “O Abu Dharr! Seek refuge with Allah from the devils of mankind and the Jinns.” Abu Dharr said, “I asked him , `Are there human devils’ He said, Yes.”

    The Meaning of Ar-Rajim

    Ar-Rajim means, being expelled from all types of righteousness.

    Allah said,

    “And indeed We have adorned the nearest heaven with lamps, and We have made such lamps Rujuman (as missiles) to drive away the Shayatin (devils)” (67:5).

    Allah also said,

    “Verily, We have adorned the near heaven with the stars (for beauty). And to guard against every rebellious devil. They cannot listen to the higher group (angels) for they are pelted from every side. Outcast, and theirs is a constant (or painful) torment. Except such as snatch away something by stealing, and they are pursued by a flaming fire of piercing brightness” (37:6-10).

    Further, Allah said,

    “And indeed, We have put the big stars in the heaven and We beautified it for the beholders. And We have guarded it (near heaven) from every Shaytan Rajim (outcast Shaytan). Except him (devil) who steals the hearing then he is pursued by a clear flaming fire.” (15:16-18).

    There are several similar Ayahs. It was also said that Rajim means, the person who throws or bombards things, because the devil throws doubts and evil thoughts in people’s hearts. The first meaning is more popular and accurate.

    Is the Isti`adhah (seeking Refuge) required?

     

    The majority of the scholars state that reciting the Isti`adhah (in the prayer and when reciting the Qur’an) is recommended and not required, and therefore, not reciting it does not constitute a sin. However, Ar-Razi recorded that `Ata’ bin Abi Rabah said that the Isti`adhah is required in the prayer and when one reads the Qur’an.

    In support of `Ata’s statement, Ar-Razi relied upon the apparent meaning of the Ayah,

    (Then seek refuge.) He said that the Ayah contains a command that requires implementation.

    Also, the Prophet Sallal laahoo alaihi wassallam always said the Isti`adhah.

    In addition, the Isti`adhah wards off the evil of Satan, which is necessary, the rule is that the means needed to implement a requirement of the religion is itself also required. And when one says, “I seek refuge with Allah from the cursed devil.” Then this will suffice.

    Virtues of the Isti`adhah

    The Isti`adhah cleanses the mouth from the foul speech that it has indulged in. It also purifies the mouth and prepares it to recite the speech of Allah. Further, the Isti`adhah entails seeking Allah’s help and acknowledging His ability to do everything. The Isti`adhah also affirms the servant’s meekness, weakness and inability to face the enemy of his inner evil, whom Allah alone, Who created this enemy, is able to repel and defeat. This enemy does not accept kindness, unlike the human enemy.

    There are three Ayahs in the Qur’an that affirm this fact.

    Also, Allah said,

    “Verily, My servants (i.e. the true believers of Islamic Monotheism) ـ you have no authority over them. And sufficient is your Lord as a Guardian.” (17:65).

    We should state here that the believers, whom the human enemies kill, become martyrs, while those who fall victim to the inner enemy – Satan – become bandits. Further, the believers who are defeated by the apparent enemy – disbelievers – gain a reward, while those defeated by the inner enemy earn a sin and become misguided. Since Satan sees man where man cannot see him, it is befitting that the believers seek refuge from Satan with Whom Satan cannot see. The Isti`adhah is a form of drawing closer to Allah and seeking refuge with Him from the evil of every evil creature.

    Seeking Refuge before reciting the Qur’an

    Allah said,

    “So when you want to recite the Qur’an, seek refuge with Allah from Shaytan, the outcast (the cursed one)”

    Similarly, Allah said,

    “When you intend to offer As-Salah (the prayer), wash your faces and your hands (forearms)” (5:6) meaning, before you stand in prayer.

    Imam Ahmad recorded that Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri said, “When the Messenger of Allah Sallal laahoo alaihi wassallam would stand up in prayer at night, he would start his prayer with the Takbir (saying “Allahu Akbar”; Allah is the Greatest) and would then supplicate,

    “All praise is due to You, O Allah, and also the thanks. Blessed be Your Name, Exalted be Your sovereignty, and there is no deity worthy of worship except You.”

    He would then say thrice,

    “There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah”

    He would then say,

    “I seek refuge with Allah, the Hearing, the Knowing, from the cursed Satan, from his coercion, lures to arrogance and poems.”

    The four collectors of the Sunan recorded this Hadith, which At-Tirmidhi considered the most famous Hadith on this subject.

    Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah recorded that Jubayr bin Mut`im said that his father said, “When the Messenger of Allah Sallal laahoo alaihi wassallam started the prayer, he said,

    “Allah is the Greatest, truly the Greatest (thrice); all praise is due to Allah always (thrice); and all praise is due to Allah day and night (thrice). O Allah! I seek refuge with You from the cursed Satan, from his Hamz, Nafkh and Nafth.”

    Also, Ibn Majah recorded this. He said, “The Hamz means death, the Nafkh means arrogance, and the Nafth means poetry.”

    Seeking Refuge with Allah when One is Angry

     

    In his Musnad, Al-Hafiz Abu Ya`la Ahmad bin `Ali bin Al-Muthanna Al-Mawsili reported that Ubayy bin Ka`b said, “Two men disputed with each other in the presence of the Messenger of Allah Sallal laahoo alaihi wassallam and the nose of one of them became swollen because of extreme anger.

    The Messenger of Allah Sallal laahoo alaihi wassallam said,

    “I know of some words that if he said them, what he feels will go away, ‘I seek refuge with Allah from the cursed Satan.”

    There are many other Hadiths about seeking refuge with Allah. One can find this subject in the books on supplication and the virtues of righteous, good deeds.