Dua When Hearing a Donkey Bray - Islamic Sunnah

The Prophet ﷺ taught Muslims to seek refuge in Allah when hearing the braying of a donkey because the donkey has seen a devil (Shaytan).

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

Transliteration

A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim.

Translation

I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.

Source

Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim — Bukhari 3303; Muslim 2729

Authenticity: Authentic hadith

Meaning and Explanation

The supplication seeks Allah's protection and sanctuary from the influence and presence of the rejected Shaytan.

When to Recite

Immediately upon hearing a donkey bray.

How to Recite

Recite the isti'adhah (seeking refuge) sincerely and focus on seeking Allah's protection.

Important Notes

This guidance is established through authentic hadith. In contrast, hearing a rooster crow is a time to ask for Allah's bounty because it sees an angel.

Benefits

It teaches Muslims to respond to spiritual disturbances with remembrance (dhikr) and active reliance on Allah's protection.

Additional Duas

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْهُ وَمِنْ شَرِّهِ

A'udhu billahi minhu wa min sharrihi

I seek refuge in Allah from him and from his evil.

Source

Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Hadith 3303

Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)

Instruction to seek refuge when hearing a donkey bray.

Hadith — Sahih Muslim — Hadith 2729

Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)

Parallel narration confirming the practice.

Content type: Hadith

Tags: donkey donkey-bray shaytan protection istiadhah