What is the meaning of 'Al-Rajim'?

Dua for Protection from Shaytan – Authentic Islamic Supplications

The Quran teaches believers to seek refuge in Allah whenever Shaytan whispers or when experiencing anger. Seeking refuge (Isti'adha) is a fundamental part of a Muslim's spiritual defense against external and internal evil.

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

Transliteration

A'ūdhu billāhi minash-shayṭānir-rajīm.

Translation

I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.

Source

Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari; Sahih Muslim — Seeking refuge from Shaytan

Authenticity: Authentic

Meaning and Explanation

This supplication seeks Allah's absolute protection from the influence, whispers, and harm of Shaytan, who was expelled from Allah's mercy.

When to Recite

Recite it before starting Quran recitation, when feeling angry, when having doubtful thoughts, and before entering potentially impure places.

How to Recite

Say the words sincerely, focusing on the meaning and turning your heart toward Allah's power and protection.

Important Notes

Seeking refuge is commanded in Quran 7:200 and 16:98. While Isti'adha is powerful, it should be accompanied by efforts to avoid environments and actions that Shaytan uses to lead people astray.

Benefits

It calms anger, removes intrusive thoughts (waswasa), and prepares the heart for worship. The Prophet ﷺ mentioned that when a person is angry, saying these words makes the anger go away.

Additional Duas

رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ رَبِّ أَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ

Rabbi a'ūdhu bika min hamazātish-shayāṭīni wa a'ūdhu bika Rabbi ay-yaḥḍurūn

My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils, and I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they be present with me.

Source

Quran — The Holy Quran — Surah Al-Mu'minun 23:97-98

Authenticity: Authentic — Quranic verse

A powerful prayer for seeking refuge from the devils.

Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Sahih al-Bukhari 6115

Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)

The Prophet ﷺ advised an angry man to seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan to calm his anger.

Content type: Hadith

Tags: dua shaytan protection waswas istiadha

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Al-Rajim means 'the accursed' or 'the stoned,' referring to Shaytan being cast out and expelled from Allah's mercy.