Extended Ta’awwudh (Hamzihi wa Nafkhihi)
Full refuge before prayer and recitation
Also searched as: hamzihi nafkhihi dua • extended taawuz
Arabic
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ السَّمِيعِ الْعَلِيمِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ مِنْ هَمْزِهِ وَنَفْخِهِ وَنَفْثِهِ
Transliteration
A’udhu billahis-Sami’il-Alimi minash-shaytanir-rajimi min hamzihi wa nafkhihi wa nafthihi.
Meaning
I seek refuge in Allah, All-Hearing, All-Knowing, from Satan — his madness, arrogance and poetry.
Reference
Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
Opening salah, before recitation, anger • Once
Virtue
The Prophet’s opening refuge in night prayer — distinct extended wording from the short Quranic ta’awwudh entry.
Sources & review
Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Jubayr ibn Mut’im • 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 Extended Ta’awwudh (Hamzihi wa Nafkhihi)?
Opening salah, before recitation, anger. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Extended Ta’awwudh (Hamzihi wa Nafkhihi)?
The Prophet’s opening refuge in night prayer — distinct extended wording from the short Quranic ta’awwudh entry.
Where is Extended Ta’awwudh (Hamzihi wa Nafkhihi) from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud (narrated by Jubayr ibn Mut’im). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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