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Seek Refuge in Allah Before Reciting
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
Allah commands in the Quran: "So when you recite the Quran, seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed." This was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions before recitation.
Source: Quran 16:98 / Sunan Abi Dawud
The Science
Beginning with a moment of seeking refuge centers the heart and prepares the mind to receive the words of the Quran with focus and humility.
How to Practice
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Before opening the mushaf, pause for a moment
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Say "A’udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim"
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Then say "Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim" at the start of a surah
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Begin reciting with a calm, present heart
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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