Refuge from shirk, known and unknown
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from associating anything with You knowingly, and I ask Your forgiveness for what I do unknowingly.
Taught by the Prophet ﷺ to Abu Bakr, who was told that shirk creeps in more quietly than the footsteps of an ant. 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 Al-Adab al-Mufrad 716 (sahih). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika an ushrika bika wa ana a'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima la a'lam.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from associating anything with You knowingly, and I ask Your forgiveness for what I do unknowingly.
Taught by the Prophet ﷺ to Abu Bakr, who was told that shirk creeps in more quietly than the footsteps of an ant.
What does Refuge from shirk, known and unknown mean?
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from associating anything with You knowingly, and I ask Your forgiveness for what I do unknowingly.
When should I recite Refuge from shirk, known and unknown?
Taught by the Prophet ﷺ to Abu Bakr, who was told that shirk creeps in more quietly than the footsteps of an ant. 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 Refuge from shirk, known and unknown?
Al-Adab al-Mufrad 716 (sahih).