Refuge When Dogs Bark at Night
Night sounds and unseen presences met with refuge
Also searched as: kutta bhonkne ki dua • night barking dua • refuge night sounds
Arabic
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Transliteration
Audhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim.
Meaning
I seek refuge with Allah from Satan, the outcast.
Reference
Sunan Abu Dawud and Musnad Ahmad
When to recite
Hearing dogs bark or donkeys bray at night • Once
Virtue
Dogs bark at what you cannot see — answer unseen disturbance with refuge in Allah.
Sources & review
Sunan Abu Dawud and Musnad Ahmad
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Refuge When Dogs Bark at Night?
Hearing dogs bark or donkeys bray at night. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Refuge When Dogs Bark at Night?
Dogs bark at what you cannot see — answer unseen disturbance with refuge in Allah.
Where is Refuge When Dogs Bark at Night from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud and Musnad Ahmad (narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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