Refuge From Evil Character

From Duas from the Sunnah — Hisnul Muslim

A concise prophetic supplication in which the believer seeks refuge from three things that corrupt the heart and conduct: reprehensible character, reprehensible deeds, and misguided desires.

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اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ مُنْكَرَاتِ الْأَخْلَاقِ، وَالْأَعْمَالِ، وَالْأَهْوَاءِ.

Allahumma inni a'oodhu bika min munkaratil-akhlaqi wal-a'mali wal-ahwa'.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

من دعاء النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم.

رواه الترمذي 3591، وصححه الألباني

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Meaning

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from reprehensible character, deeds, and desires.

When to recite

It can be said at any time, and it is recommended especially for one who fears bad character or following one's whims.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Duas from the Sunnah 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.
From what three things does this dua seek refuge?: It seeks refuge from reprehensible character, reprehensible deeds, and reprehensible desires.
Why does the dua combine character, deeds, and desires?: Because corruption in one affects the others, so seeking safety from all three preserves a believer's uprightness.
Is this dua suitable for daily protection?: Yes, it is well suited for daily protection of the self from deviation in character, deeds, and desires.

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