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Evening — Audhu bi-Kalimatillah

Source: Sahih Muslim 2708

أَعُوذُبِكَلِمَاتِاللَّهِالتَّامَّاتِمِنْشَرِّمَاخَلَقَ

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Transliteration

A'udhu bi-kalimatillahi at-tammati min sharri ma khalaq

Translation

I take refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.

Context

This profound supplication, documented in Sahih Muslim, serves as a comprehensive plea for divine protection. It underscores a believer's unwavering reliance on the absolute perfection and completeness of Allah's words as an ultimate safeguard. By invoking these perfect attributes, the individual seeks refuge from any potential harm, mischief, or malevolence that may originate from any part of creation.

Benefit

Reciting this dua cultivates a deep sense of peace and security, fortifying the heart against anxieties by affirming Allah's supreme power and protection over all things.

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It is recited in the evening.

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