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5446. It was narrated that Shakal bin Humaid said: "I came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: 'O Prophet of Allāh, teach me words by means of which I may seek refuge with Allāh. He took me by the hand and said: 'Say: A'ūdhu bika min sharri sam'i, wa sharri basar, wa sharri lisāni, wa sharri qalbī, wa sharri manī (I seek refuge with You from the evil of my hearing, the evil of my seeing, the evil of my tongue, the evil of my heart, and the evil of my sperm).'" (Hasan)
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Commentary
Seeking protection or refuge from these things means their illicit and misplaced utilization, and seeking refuge of Allāh signifies their protection that they may not be wrongly used.