369. Dua for Protection from Satan
Dua for Protection from Satan in Arabic
أَعُوْذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Dua for Protection from Satan English Transliteration
A'oodhu billaahi minash-Shaytaanir-rajeem
Dua for Protection from Satan English Translation
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the outcast.
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Satan comes to one of you and says, 'Who created so-and-so? 'till he says, 'Who has created your Lord?' So, when he inspires such a question, When he reaches that stage, he should say - (The dua is mentioned above)
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُرْوَةُ، قَالَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " يَأْتِي الشَّيْطَانُ أَحَدَكُمْ فَيَقُولُ مَنْ خَلَقَ كَذَا مَنْ خَلَقَ كَذَا حَتَّى يَقُولَ مَنْ خَلَقَ رَبَّكَ فَإِذَا بَلَغَهُ فَلْيَسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّهِ، وَلْيَنْتَهِ " .
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Satan comes to one of you and says, 'Who created so-and-so? 'till he says, 'Who has created your Lord?' So, when he inspires such a question, one should seek refuge with Allah and give up such thoughts." [Bukhari: 3276]
Benefits of Dua for Protection from Satan
This protection dua helps Muslims keep their hearts safe from shaitan’s tricks and brings Allah’s help closer, making every day better with His mercy and care.
- Allah’s help comes fast when a Muslim says this dua for protection from shaitan.
- This masnoon dua keeps the mind clean from waswasah and bad thoughts of shaitan.
- Auzubillah minashaitan nirajeem makes salah and Amal strong by keeping shaitan away.
- Using this quranic dua for protection brings peace and safety in daily life.
- Zikr Allah with this dua protection helps Muslims stay on the right path always.
When to Recite Protection Dua
This protection dua is a simple way to ask Allah for safety from shaitan, keeping your Iman strong and your Amal safe, bringing Barakah and peace in every part of your day.
- Before starting namaz, use the protection dua to keep shaitan away from your salah.
- When feeling angry or upset, turn to this dua for protection from shaitan’s tricks.
- After hearing bad thoughts, recite this protection dua to clear your mind and heart.
- At the start of any good deed, remember this dua for protection to keep your Amal pure.
- Before entering your home, say the protection dua for Barakah and safety from shaitan.
How to perform Protection Dua from Shaytan
This protection dua is a strong shield for every Muslim, helping you stay safe from the tricks of Shaytan. Recite auzubillah minashaitan nirajeem with a clean heart and pure niyyah to keep your Iman and Amal safe.
- Start by making fresh wudu and sit in a quiet place to recite this protection dua.
- When you feel any bad thought, softly say auzubillah minashaitan nirajeem for peace.
- Before reading quranic dua or starting namaz, recite this dua for protection from shaitan.
- If you get angry or upset, use this dua protection to calm your heart and ask Allah for help.
- After every salah, repeat this Muslim prayer to keep away evil and get Barakah in your day.
Summary
The Dua for Protection from Satan is a simple protection dua that Muslims say to ask Allah for safety from shaitan. This masnun dua, Auzubillah Minashaitan Nirajeem, is found in Bukhari 3276 and is used in many Islamic prayers and zikr Allah for daily life.
By reading this dua for protection from shaitan, Muslims get Barakah and feel safe from evil. It is a trusted Muslim prayer and helps keep Iman strong. Always use this dua protection to stay safe and close to Allah’s mercy.