Allahumma Inni Auzu Bika Min Munkarat Meaning & Arabic Text
The Prophet (SAW) often recited the prayer: ‘Allahumma inni auzu bika min munkaratil’. By saying this, the Prophet (SAW) was seeking Allah’s protection from evil behavior and conduct, wrongful desires and inclinations, sickness and ailments (as mentioned in another version).
He was asking Allah to shield him from all forms of evil and harm, and to guide him towards righteousness and good deeds.
Allahumma Inni Auzu Bika Min Munkarat in Arabic Text
The dua in Arabic is written as:
اللَّهمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِن منْكَرَاتِ الأَخلاقِ، والأعْمَالِ، والأَهْواءِ
Transliteration
The dua is transliterated as Allaahumma inni a’udhu bika min munkaratil akhlaq, wal a’mal, wal ahwa.
Allahumma Inni A’uzu Bika Min Munkaratil Meaning in English
Allahumma inni a’uzu bika min munkarat means O Allah, I seek refuge in You from evil character and actions, [evil] desires.
Source: At-Tirmidhi 5/575, Ibn Hibban, Al-Haakim and At-Tabarani; see Sahih At-Tirmidhi 3/184 Source: From the Book “Supplications & Treatment with Ruqyah” Dr. Sa’eed bin Ali Al-Qahtani, Dar-us-Salam Publication.
Allahumma Inni Audhu Bika Min Munkaratil-akhlaqi Hadith
Ziyad bin ‘Ilaqah reported: My uncle Qutbah bin Malik (رضي الله عنه) said that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: “Allahumma inni audhu bika min munkaratil-akhlaqi, wal-amali, wal-ahwai (O Allah! I seek refuge in You from undesirable manners, deeds, and aspirations).”
[At-Tirmidhi]
Also narrated with the following wording:
Qutbah bin Malik (رضي الله عنه) narrated, The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say:
اَللَّهُمَّ جَنِّبْنِي مُنْكَرَاتِ اَلْأَخْلَاقِ, وَالْأَعْمَالِ, وَالْأَهْوَاءِ, وَالْأَدْوَاءِ
Transliteration: Allahumma jannibni munkaratil akhlaq wal a’mal wal ahwa wal adwa.
Meaning in English: O Allah, remove from me evil character and actions, [evil] desires and diseases.
Source: Narrated by Al-Hakim 1/532
Explanation of the Hadith
The Prophet (SAW) sought refuge in Allah from three evils:
- Evil character traits (like being rude, selfish, or cruel) that can lead to many harmful actions and push away good deeds.
- Sinful actions and disobedience (like lying, cheating, or hurting others) that can harm ourselves and others.
- Evil desires (like greed, envy, or lust) that can lead us to make bad choices and commit sins.
By seeking refuge in Allah, the Prophet (SAW) showed us that we should ask Allah to protect us from:
- Internal sins (like bad thoughts or intentions)
- External sins (like harmful actions or words)
- Diseases and ailments (like serious illnesses or mental health issues)
These invocations teach us to seek Allah’s protection from all kinds of harm and sin, and to strive for good character, actions, and desires.
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Dua Benefits
Reciting this dua (Allahumma inni a’uzu bika min munkaratil-akhlaq, munkaratil-a’mal, munkaratil-ahwa’, munkaratil-adwa’) has numerous benefits:
- Protection from evil character traits and behaviors.
- Shield from sinful actions and disobedience.
- Guidance to control and overcome harmful desires.
- Safety from serious diseases and ailments.
- Increased self-awareness and reflection.
- Improved character development and moral growth.
- Enhanced ability to resist temptations and sins.
- Strengthened relationship with Allah through seeking refuge.
- Reduced stress and anxiety from worldly affairs.
- Greater peace and contentment in life.
- Protection from internal and external sins.
- Guidance towards good deeds and righteous actions.
Remember, regularly reciting this dua can bring numerous benefits and protection in various aspects of life.
