What does Allahumma Inni Audhu Bika mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Allahumma Inni Audhu Bika (اللهم إني أعوذ بك) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Allahumma Inni Audhu Bika

The opening of many prophetic refuge supplications, meaning: O Allah, I seek refuge with You and cling to You; followed by mention of what refuge is sought from.
When to say it? To seek refuge from worries and illnesses

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى
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لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله There is no power nor strength except with Allah

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ