Distracted in prayer: refuge from Shaytan
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed.
If distracted in prayer or recitation, seek refuge in Allah (SWT) and lightly blow (a dry spit) to your left three times. 'Uthman ibn Abi al-'As did this and the distraction left him. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.
The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 2203. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
A'udhu billahi mina-sh-shaytani-r-rajim
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed.
If distracted in prayer or recitation, seek refuge in Allah (SWT) and lightly blow (a dry spit) to your left three times. 'Uthman ibn Abi al-'As did this and the distraction left him.
What does Distracted in prayer: refuge from Shaytan mean?
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed.
When should I recite Distracted in prayer: refuge from Shaytan?
If distracted in prayer or recitation, seek refuge in Allah (SWT) and lightly blow (a dry spit) to your left three times. 'Uthman ibn Abi al-'As did this and the distraction left him. 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 Distracted in prayer: refuge from Shaytan?
Sahih Muslim 2203.