Ta'awwudh

The Ta`awwudh (Arabic: تعوذ) is the phrase A`ūdhu billāhi min ash-shaitāni r-rajīmi (أَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّـيْطٰنِ الرَّجِيْمِ). This is an Arabic sentence meaning "I seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan, the accursed one".^[1] It is often recited by Muslims before reciting the Qur'an and before beginning a task. It is often followed by the Basmala.^[2] Ta'awwudh and basmalah are pronounced along with the formulation of the niyyah (intention).^[3] The recitation of ta`awwudh is considered a subcategory of dua.^[4] It is also described in the hadith as a supplication to reduce or remove rage or wrath.

See also

• List of Islamic terms in Arabic
• Alhamdu lillah