أَعُوذُ expresses the reader's seeking protection, بِاللّٰهِ identifies Allah as the One whose refuge is sought, and مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ specifies the danger from which protection is requested.
أَعُوذُ بِاللّٰهِ
I seek refuge in Allah.
Breaking down the meaning helps comprehension, but the complete formula must still be recited with correct vocalization. In particular, ع and ذ should not be replaced by familiar but different sounds; their articulation will be studied in later lessons.
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Foundations of Tajweed, Recitation Errors and Opening Etiquette
أَعُوذُ expresses the reader's seeking protection, بِاللّٰهِ identifies Allah as the One whose refuge is sought, and مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ specifies the danger from which protection is requested.
أَعُوذُ بِاللّٰهِ
I seek refuge in Allah.
Breaking down the meaning helps comprehension, but the complete formula must still be recited with correct vocalization. In particular, ع and ذ should not be replaced by familiar but different sounds; their articulation will be studied in later lessons.