Among the morning azkar is a supplication seeking refuge from the evil of the self and of Satan: the believer affirms that Allah is the Knower of the unseen and the seen, testifies to His oneness, and seeks refuge from the evil of his own soul, from Satan's incitement to shirk, and from bringing harm upon himself or any Muslim.
O Allah, Knower of the unseen and the seen, Originator of the heavens and the earth, Lord and Sovereign of everything, I bear witness that there is no deity but You. I seek refuge in You from the evil of my own soul, from the evil of Satan and his incitement to associate partners with You, and from bringing evil upon myself or drawing it toward any Muslim.
When to recite
Said once in the morning as part of the morning azkar and once in the evening, seeking refuge from the evil of the self and of Satan.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Morning Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What does the believer seek refuge from in this remembrance?
From the evil of his own soul, from Satan and his incitement to shirk, and from bringing evil upon himself or any Muslim; it is a supplication of protection within the morning azkar.
How many times is it said?
It is said once as part of the morning azkar, and the counter on this page helps you track it.
Why affirm that Allah is Knower of the unseen and the seen?
Because it acknowledges that Allah's knowledge encompasses all that is hidden and apparent, so refuge is sought in Him, the One who knows every harm and plot against the servant, within the morning azkar.