The Ta`awwudh (

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: تعوذ) is the phrase ''A`ūdhu billāhi min ash-shaitāni r-rajīmi'' (أَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّـيْطٰنِ الرَّجِيْمِ). This is an

sentence meaning "I seek refuge in

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from Shaitan, the accursed one". It is often recited by

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s before reciting the

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and before beginning a task. It is often followed by the Basmala. Ta'awwudh and basmalah are pronounced along with the formulation of the niyyah (intention). The recitation of ta`awwudh is considered a subcategory of dua. It is also described in the

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as a supplication to reduce or remove rage or wrath.

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Dhikr Arabic words and phrases {{Islam-stub

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