The Prayer Recited When The Jinn Army Attacked Our Prophet

Which prayer did Angel Gabriel (a.s.) teach Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) when he was surrounded by jinn? The details of this incident, the transliteration, meaning, and wisdom of the prayer are in this article.

The life of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is filled with countless wisdoms and lessons for us. While delivering Allah’s message to humanity, he faced many difficulties and was subjected to the enmity of both humans and unseen beings. However, our Lord never left His beloved Messenger alone; He always protected and watched over him through His angels and His own power. The world of jinn, whose existence is accepted in Islamic belief, also found a place in the Prophet’s life from time to time, and various incidents related to them occurred. One of these incidents is the narration about the jinn dangerously approaching the Prophet (pbuh) and this threat being averted by a special prayer taught by Angel Gabriel (peace be upon him).

The Incident Mentioned In Hadith Sources: The Jinn’s Siege

This significant event has reached us through a narration found in reliable hadith sources. Great hadith scholars like Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Abu Ya’la al-Mawsili, and Imam Malik narrated from Hunays, who narrated from Abdurrahman ibn Tamimi (may Allah be pleased with him), the following incident:

Abdurrahman ibn Tamimi was asked: “Were you present during the time of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him (did you live during his era)?” He replied, “Yes, I lived during his time.” Then he was asked again: “Well then, how did you react (or what happened) when the jinn surrounded the Prophet (pbuh) and intended harm towards him?”

Abdurrahman ibn Tamimi answered: “Yes, (on one occasion) jinn, flowing like torrents from the mountains and valleys, had surrounded the Prophet (pbuh). One of them (or the ifrit leading them) held a torch of fire (a flame) in his hand. They wanted to burn and scorch the blessed face of the Prophet (pbuh) with it.” At this extremely dangerous and frightening moment, Allah’s help arrived.

The Help Of Gabriel (a.s.) And The Prayer He Taught

Right at this moment of terror, the angel of revelation, Gabriel (peace be upon him), appeared and addressed the Prophet (pbuh): “O Muhammad! Say what I say (repeat after me).” Then, Gabriel (a.s.) taught the Prophet this supplication to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of jinn and devils:

The Prayer Recited By The Prophet Against The Jinn

Arabic Text:

أَعُوذُ بِوَجْهِ اللَّهِ الْكَرِيمِ وَبِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ الَّتِي لَا يُجَاوِزُهُنَّ بَرٌّ وَلَا فَاجِرٌ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَنْزِلُ مِنْ السَّمَاءِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَعْرُجُ فِيهَا وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا ذَرَأَ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَخْرُجُ مِنْهَا وَمِنْ فِتَنِ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ وَمِنْ طَوَارِقِ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ إِلَّا طَارِقًا يَطْرُقُ بِخَيْرٍ يَا رَحْمَٰنُ

Transliteration:

Eûzü bi wechillâhil kerîm we bi kelimâtillâhittâmmâtilletî lâ yücâwizühünne berrün welâ fâcirün min şerri mâ yenzilü minessemai we min şerri mâ ya’rucü fîhâ we min şerri mâ żerae fil ardi we min şerri mâ yahrucü minhâ we min fitenil leyli wennehar we min tawârikil leyli wennehâr illâ țârikan yaṭruku bihayrin yâ Rahmân.

Meaning And The Refuge It Contains:

“I seek refuge in the Noble Face (Essence) of Allah and in the perfect Words of Allah, which neither the righteous nor the wicked can overcome, from the evil of what descends from the sky and the evil of what ascends therein, and from the evil of what is created in the earth and the evil of what emerges therefrom, and from the trials of the night and day, and from the calamities of the night and day, except for a calamity that brings good, O Most Merciful!”

This supplication is an extremely comprehensive expression of seeking refuge. Looking at its content:

• Seeking Refuge in the Noble Face of Allah: Firstly, refuge is sought in the Generous, Noble, and Exalted Essence (Wajh) of Allah. He is the greatest refuge.
• Seeking Refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah: Refuge is sought in the complete, perfect, insurmountable words (decrees, Quran) of Allah, acknowledging His absolute sovereignty. The emphasis that neither the righteous nor the wicked (fâjir) can overcome these words shows that Allah’s decree is above all else.
• Seeking Refuge from Evil Descending from/Ascending to the Sky: Refuge is sought from calamities, afflictions, evil decrees descending from the sky, or the consequences of evil deeds ascending to the sky.
• Seeking Refuge from Evil Created in/Emerging from the Earth: Refuge is sought from harmful creatures, tribulations (fitan), dangers emerging from the earth (like earthquakes, volcanoes), or malevolent entities on earth.
• Seeking Refuge from the Trials of Night and Day: Refuge is sought from all kinds of visible and invisible trials, tribulations, and calamities that may arise at any moment in time.
• Seeking Refuge from Calamities (Tawâriq) of Night and Day: “Târiq” means something that comes by night, but here it generally refers to any calamity that strikes suddenly. However, visitors or news bringing good are excluded.
• Calling upon the Name Ar-Rahman: Finally, Allah is addressed as “O Most Merciful!” (Ya Rahmân!), appealing to His infinite mercy.

The Effect Of The Prayer And The Dispersion Of The Jinn

According to the narration, when the Prophet (pbuh) recited this prayer taught by Angel Gabriel, the effect of the blessed words was seen instantly. The torch of fire held by the leading ifrit of the jinn was extinguished, and all the jinn and devils gathered to harm the Prophet (pbuh) fled in fear and dispersed. This event demonstrates how powerful a weapon supplication and seeking refuge in Allah are, by His permission.

Lessons And Wisdom From This Incident

There are many important lessons to be learned from this event:

• Allah’s Protection: Allah Almighty protects His prophets and His righteous servants who seek refuge in Him from all kinds of danger.
• The Reality of Unseen Beings: Jinn and devils, although unseen by the eye, are existing beings that try to influence humans.
• The Power of Supplication (Dua): Supplication is the weapon of the believer. Especially the prayers taught by Allah or made by the prophets possess great spiritual power.
• The Importance of Seeking Refuge in Allah: The surest way to be protected from all kinds of evil, danger, and wickedness is to sincerely seek refuge in Allah. Supplications starting with “A’udhu” (I seek refuge) are expressions of this refuge.
• The Role of Angels: Angels are beings who, by Allah’s command, help and inspire prophets and believers. The role of Gabriel (a.s.) in this incident is a beautiful example.
• The Supremacy of Allah’s Word (Kalamullah): Allah’s words (verses, decrees) have the power to neutralize all kinds of evil and falsehood.

Sources And Evaluation Of The Narration

This event is narrated through various chains (sanad) in fundamental hadith and sira sources, primarily Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal’s “Musnad,” Abu Ya’la’s “Musnad,” and Imam Malik’s “Muwatta.” The narrators in the chain and the authenticity (sihhah) of the hadith have been evaluated by hadith scholars. Such narrations provide us with glimpses into the life of the Prophet (pbuh), strengthening our faith and allowing us to draw lessons from his example.

Final Thoughts

The prayer that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) learned through Angel Gabriel (a.s.) and recited to avert danger when surrounded by jinn is an important means of protection and refuge for us as well. Memorizing this prayer, contemplating its meaning, and reciting it frequently to seek safety from all kinds of visible and invisible evils, tribulations, and calamities we may encounter in our lives will protect us by the permission of our Lord. Let us not forget that the strongest refuge is Allah Almighty, the owner of infinite power and mercy. Whoever seeks refuge in Him will not be deprived.

Bibliography

• Ahmad ibn Hanbal. Al-Musnad.
• Abu Ya’la al-Mawsili. Musnad Abi Ya’la.
• Malik ibn Anas. Al-Muwatta’. (Relevant sections).
• Ibn Hisham, Abu Muhammad ‘Abd al-Malik. Al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah. (Life of the Prophet and encountered events).
• Al-Haythami, Nur al-Din Ali ibn Abi Bakr. Majma’ al-Zawa’id wa Manba’ al-Fawa’id. (Hadith compilation, relevant narrations).
• Ibn Kathir, ‘Imad al-Din Abu ‘l-Fida Isma’il ibn ‘Umar. Al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah. (Islamic history and Sira).

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