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After a Bad Dream — Audhu bi-Kalimatillah

Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 3893

أَعُوذُبِكَلِمَاتِاللَّهِالتَّامَّاتِمِنْغَضَبِهِوَعِقَابِهِ،وَشَرِّعِبَادِهِ،وَمِنْهَمَزَاتِالشَّيَاطِينِوَأَنْيَحْضُرُونِ

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Transliteration

A'udhu bi-kalimatillahi at-tammati min ghadabihi wa iqabihi, wa sharri ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayatini wa an yahdurun

Translation

I take refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and punishment, from the evil of His servants, from the whisperings of devils, and from their presence.

Context

This supplication, documented in Sunan Abu Dawud (3893), is a profound invocation for seeking divine refuge. It is specifically recommended for recitation after experiencing an unsettling or bad dream, serving as a spiritual shield against potential harm. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) instructed his companions in this powerful prayer to counter the adverse influences, including those from Shaytan, that may manifest in such visions.

Benefit

Reciting this dua offers profound spiritual protection from the whispers and presence of devils, Allah's anger, and the evil of His creation. It instills a sense of peace and reliance on Allah's perfect words for ultimate security.

When to Recite

Recite this dua immediately upon waking from a bad or disturbing dream.

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