Against Waswasah in Prayer (Khinzab)
Use: When distractions and doubts attack concentration
English guide — translation coming soon.
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
A’udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim — then turn left and dry-spit three times.
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan — said against Khinzab, the devil assigned to prayer, with three dry spits to the left.
When distracted mid-salah • Once + spit left 3x
Uthman ibn Abi al-As complained of prayer confusion; this prescription cured him — same wording as the anger refuge, distinct hadith and occasion.
📚 Source: Sahih Muslim • Narrated by Uthman ibn Abi al-As • Grade: Sahih
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Against Waswasah in Prayer (Khinzab)?
When distracted mid-salah. Repeat: Once + spit left 3x.
What is the virtue of Against Waswasah in Prayer (Khinzab)?
Uthman ibn Abi al-As complained of prayer confusion; this prescription cured him — same wording as the anger refuge, distinct hadith and occasion.
Where is Against Waswasah in Prayer (Khinzab) from?
Source: Sahih Muslim (narrated by Uthman ibn Abi al-As). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.