Invocation against the distractions of Satan during the prayer and recitation of the Quran

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ، وَاتفُل عَلَى يَسَارِكَ (ثلاثاً)

Approximate Arabic reading aid

A'ūdhu billāhi mina ash-shayṭāni ar-rajīmi, watful 'alā yasārika thalāthan

English meaning

othman Ibn Al-AAas narrated: I said ‘O Messenger of Allah, verily the devil comes between me and my prayer and recitation making me confused’ The Messenger of Allah replied ‘That is a devil called Khanzab, so if you sense his presence then seek refuge in Allah from him and spit (A form of spitting comprising mainly of air with little spittle) on your left side three times.

Explanation (Tafseer)

This entry responds to satanic distraction during prayer or Quran recitation by seeking refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan and lightly spitting to the left three times. The words and action directly address the interruption while returning attention to worship and recitation.

When to use

Invocation against the distractions of Satan during the prayer and recitation of the Quran

Reference & source

Hisn al-Muslim 138

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