5/2. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 808 — Dua Against the Accursed Satan
Seeking refuge during the Prayer
Dua Against the Accursed Satan Hadith
Sunan Ibn Majah : 808
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 808
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَطَاءُ بْنُ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ السُّلَمِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ وَهَمْزِهِ وَنَفْخِهِ وَنَفْثِهِ " . قَالَ هَمْزُهُ الْمُوتَةُ وَنَفْثُهُ الشِّعْرُ وَنَفْخُهُ الْكِبْرُ .
Ibn Mas'ud Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minash-Shaitanir-rajim, wa hamzihi wa nafkhihi wa nafthihi (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the accursed Satan, from his madness, his pride, and his poetry).”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 808In-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 6English translation : Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 808
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 808
This hadith about dua against the accursed Satan gives a short supplication from the Prophet: Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minash-Shaitanir-rajim, wa hamzihi wa nafkhihi wa nafthihi. The translation says: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the accursed Satan, from his madness, his pride, and his poetry. The narration also explains the terms. Hamz is madness, nafth is poetry, and nafkh is pride. The hadith is direct and easy to remember. It teaches the believer to seek Allah’s protection from harmful whispers and influences connected to Satan. The main focus is reliance on Allah and asking Him for safety from what can disturb the heart and worship.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet taught a supplication seeking refuge from the accursed Satan.
- The hadith mentions protection from madness, pride, and poetry as explained in the narration.
- Seeking refuge is directed to Allah alone.
- A believer should ask Allah for protection from harmful spiritual influence.
