#193
أَعُوْذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ
Transliteration
A'oodhu billaahi minash-Shaytaanir-rajeem
Translation
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the outcast.
Dua #193•Muslim: 2203
Stop Bad Thoughts in Prayer - Auzubillah Minashaitan Nirajeem
Protection DuaWaswas DuaPrayer DuaMasnun Dua
Note
Uthman bin Abu al-'As reported that he came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and said: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), the Satan intervenes between me and my prayer and my reciting of the Qur'an and he confounds me. Thereupon Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:, That is (the doing of a) Satan (devil) who is known as Khinzab, and when you perceive its effect, seek refuge with Allah from it and spit three times to your left. Uthman (RA) said: I did that and Allah dispelled that from me.
Benefits & Virtues
Bad thoughts in namaz? This dua pushes shaitan away. Your mind clears. Peace enters your heart. Every namaz gets full focus and strong connection to Allah.
- A devil named Khanzab tries to ruin salah. This dua chases him out fast.
- Mind wandering during namaz? Say auzubillah minashaitan nirajeem. Focus comes back.
- Shaitan puts bad thoughts and confusion in your head. This works like a shield.
- This masnun dua helps you know exactly how much you prayed. No more confusion.
- Ask Allah for refuge. Your worship stays safe. The connection stays strong and not wasted.
Common Questions
Say A'oodhu billaahi minash-Shaytaanir-rajeem. This asks Allah to protect you from distraction during salah.
Feel distracted or confused in salah? Say it right then. It brings your mind back to Allah fast.
Yes. Heavy distraction hitting you? The Prophet ﷺ said - recite this and dry spit to your left three times during prayer.
Yes. Hadith names him - Khanzab. Say this dua and he runs away from your worship.
The whispers make you forget your rakats. This dua stops them. Mental fog clears. You recite Quran properly.
It means I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the accursed. Best way to start reading Quran.
Yes, in Sahih Muslim. Uthman bin Abul-As complained about distraction. The Prophet ﷺ taught him this strong method.
This dua is for prayer whispers. But asking Allah for refuge works when shaitan tries to scare you with anxiety too.