Protection from Shaitan
شیطان سے پناہ
Arabic
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Urdu Translation
میں اللہ کی پناہ لیتا ہوں مردود شیطان سے
Transliteration
A'udhu billahi minash shaytanir rajeem
English Translation
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the outcast.
📚 Source: Quran 16:98, Bukhari 4/502
About protection duas
Supplications for seeking refuge in Allah from harm, evil, envy, and difficulty. Several come directly from the Quran, such as Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas.
Muslims commonly recite them as part of daily adhkar or when feeling worried or afraid. They are acts of worship and reliance on Allah, not a substitute for ordinary precautions or for medical care.
About the source
This supplication contains words from the Quran itself. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity.
Translations are provided for understanding. For the ruling or recommended timing of any dua, consult a qualified scholar. See our sources and methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What does Protection from Shaitan mean in English?
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the outcast.
Where is Protection from Shaitan reported from?
The reference given for this dua is Quran 16:98, Bukhari 4/502. This supplication contains words from the Quran itself. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity.
When is Protection from Shaitan recited?
This dua belongs to the protection group of supplications. Muslims commonly recite them as part of daily adhkar or when feeling worried or afraid. They are acts of worship and reliance on Allah, not a substitute for ordinary precautions or for medical care.
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