What Does ‘Eûzu Billahi Mineşşeytanirracim’ Mean?
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recited the “Euzu besmele” both in prayer and outside of prayer. This supplication is an important remembrance that Muslims frequently use in all areas of their lives.
According to a narration from Ibn-i Munzir:
The Prophet (peace be upon him) recited the supplication “Eûzu billahi mine’ş-şeytani’r-racim” before recitation in prayer. (Shawkani, Nayl al-Awtar, II, 196)
WHAT IS ISTIAZE? | Istiaze Supplication
Istiaze comes from an Arabic root meaning “to seek refuge, to protect,” in its linguistic sense. In terms of terminology, it refers to seeking Allah’s help and protection to be protected from all kinds of evil.
Meaning of ‘Euzu Billahi Mineşşeytanirracim’
Arabic Writing of ‘Euzu billahi mineşşeytanirracim’: Eûzü billâhi min eş-şeytâni r-recîm.
Recitation of ‘Euzu billahi mineşşeytanirracim’: “Eûzu billâhi min eş-shaytâni r-recîm.”
Meaning of ‘Euzu billahi mineşşeytanirracim’: “I seek refuge in Allah from the devil, the outcast.” This supplication is a niyaz (request) made to be protected from sin and evil.
The Quran states about this:
“If Satan tempts you with a suggestion, then seek refuge in Allah.” Fussilat Surah, 36. This verse shows how much importance is given to the istiaze supplication.
Furthermore, it is important to seek refuge in Allah with the following verses:
“My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the whispers of the devils. And I seek refuge in You, my Lord, that they not come near me.”
Say: “My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the whisperings of the devils. And I seek refuge in You from their presence.” (Muminun Surah, 97-98)
WHAT IS BESMELE? | Besmele Supplication
Besmele means “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.” Beginning every task with besmele is to remember Allah and to undertake a task in His name.
Meaning of Besmele
Arabic Writing of Besmele: Bismillahirrahmânirrahîm.
Recitation of Besmele: “Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.”
Meaning of Besmele: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.”
Every task should begin with euzu besmele. Istiaze is seeking refuge in Allah; besmele is beginning with Allah’s name.
EUZU BESMELE WHAT IS? | Euzu Besmele Supplication
The euzu besmele is recited to seek refuge in Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, from the whispers and evil of Satan. This supplication is important both for protection and for turning towards Allah.
Meaning of Euzu Besmele
Arabic Writing of Euzu Besmele: Bismillahirrahmânirrahîm. Eûzü billâhi min eş-şeytâni r-recîm.
Recitation of Euzu Besmele: “Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Eûzu billâhi min eş-shaytâni r-recîm.”
Meaning of Euzu Besmele: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, I seek refuge in Allah from the devil, the outcast.”