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A'udhu billahi wa qudratihi: for pain in the body

Quick answer

In the name of Allah. I seek refuge in Allah and in His power from the evil of what I feel and what I fear.

When to recite

Taught to 'Uthman ibn Abi al-'As when he complained of pain: place your hand where it hurts, say Bismillah three times, then the refuge seven times. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 2202. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ
Transliteration

Bismillah (three times). A'udhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhir (seven times).

Meaning in English

In the name of Allah. I seek refuge in Allah and in His power from the evil of what I feel and what I fear.

Why this dua matters

Taught to 'Uthman ibn Abi al-'As when he complained of pain: place your hand where it hurts, say Bismillah three times, then the refuge seven times.

Source: Sahih Muslim 2202
Common questions
What does A'udhu billahi wa qudratihi: for pain in the body mean?

In the name of Allah. I seek refuge in Allah and in His power from the evil of what I feel and what I fear.

When should I recite A'udhu billahi wa qudratihi: for pain in the body?

Taught to 'Uthman ibn Abi al-'As when he complained of pain: place your hand where it hurts, say Bismillah three times, then the refuge seven times. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for A'udhu billahi wa qudratihi: for pain in the body?

Sahih Muslim 2202.

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