Surah Al-Muminoon
Chapter 23 · Verse 97 · Revealed in Makkah
“And say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils,”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Command to call on Allah when Calamity strikes, to repel Evil with that which is better, and to seek refuge with Allah
Allah commands His Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to call on Him with this supplication when calamity strikes:
رَّبِّ إِمَّا تُرِيَنِّى مَا يُوعَدُونَ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
وَقُل رَّبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ ﴿97﴾ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ رَبِّ أَن يَحْضُرُونِ ﴿98﴾
And say, ` 0 my Lord, I seek your refuge from the strokes of the Shaitan, and I seek Your refuge from that they come to me.' (23:97, 98)
What does this verse bring up for you today?