Invocations against the Devil and his promptings — Du'a 1

الاستِعَاذَةُ بِاللَّهِ مِنهُ

Approximate Arabic reading aid

Alasti'ādhatu billāhi minhu

English meaning

Seeking refuge from him.

Explanation (Tafseer)

This short instruction directs a person facing the Devil’s promptings to seek refuge in Allah from him. It supplies the central response rather than a long formula: recognize the harmful prompting and turn immediately to Allah as the source of protection.

When to use

Invocations against the Devil and his promptings

Reference & source

Hisn al-Muslim 141

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