193. Dua for Whisperings in Prayer (Auzubillah Minashaitan Nirajeem)
Dua for Whisperings in Prayer in Arabic
أَعُوْذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ
Dua for Whisperings in Prayer English Transliteration
A'oodhu billaahi minash-Shaytaanir-rajeem
Dua for Whisperings in Prayer English Translation
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the outcast.
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.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ خَلَفٍ الْبَاهِلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي، الْعَلاَءِ أَنَّ عُثْمَانَ بْنَ أَبِي الْعَاصِ، أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ قَدْ حَالَ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَ صَلاَتِي وَقِرَاءَتِي يَلْبِسُهَا عَلَىَّ . فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " ذَاكَ شَيْطَانٌ يُقَالُ لَهُ خِنْزِبٌ فَإِذَا أَحْسَسْتَهُ فَتَعَوَّذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنْهُ وَاتْفِلْ عَلَى يَسَارِكَ ثَلاَثًا " . قَالَ فَفَعَلْتُ ذَلِكَ فَأَذْهَبَهُ اللَّهُ عَنِّي .
Uthman b. Abu al-'As reported that he came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and said: Allah's Messenger, 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. I did that and Allah dispelled that from me. [Muslim: 2203]
Benefits of dua for whisperings in prayer
Reciting dua for whisperings in prayer creates calmness in salah and helps protect your mind from shaytan’s tricks. It is a simple Islamic dua for every Muslim.
- Guards the heart from waswasah and shaytan during salah
- Brings focus and khushu in every dua for salah
- Shields the mind from harmful thoughts with auzubillah minashaitan nirajeem
- Gives comfort and peace before starting any namaz dua
- Helps to start Islamic prayers with a pure intention
- Builds daily habit of seeking Allah’s help with masnoon dua
- Increases awareness and patience during Islamic duas
When to Recite dua for whisperings in prayer
Saying dua for whisperings in prayer is a helpful act for every Muslim, especially before beginning important Islamic prayers.
- Recite dua for whisperings in prayer before starting the recitation in salah
- Say this dua before reading Quran in namaz
- Use auzubillah minashaitan nirajeem at the start of every Islamic prayer
- Repeat the dua for protection whenever you feel waswasah in masnun duas
- Recite before dua in quran to keep your mind focused
- Say before dua for namaz to block shaytan’s whispers
- Use after making intention for any dua before salat
How to Perform dua for whisperings in prayer
Knowing how to perform dua for whisperings in prayer will help you keep your salah strong and focused each time you pray.
- Begin by thinking about Allah’s greatness before every dua for salah
- Say auzubillah minashaitan nirajeem softly before reading Quran in prayer
- Keep your heart present as you recite this masnoon dua in namaz
- Use the English or Bangla translation if it helps your focus in Islamic duas
- Repeat the dua for protection whenever you sense shaytan’s whispers in your mind
Summary
The dua for whisperings in prayer, also known as auzubillah minashaitan nirajeem, helps Muslims stay safe from shaytan’s tricks while praying. People say this dua before reciting Quran or starting salah. It’s a short, strong Islamic dua that builds peace in the heart.
Many Muslims use this dua before Islamic prayers or whenever they feel distracted by bad thoughts. By making this dua part of daily life, a person can find better focus and calm in all their masnun duas. This makes every salah more meaningful and protected.