The First Talk Absolute necessity of
Ista-aaza in permissible affairs
In permissible (mustaheb),
or day-to-day, affairs like eating food, drinking water
or wearing the clothes, Ista-aaza is mandated. For example,
at the time of wearing the clothes one should say
Allahumma astarurati wa la tajal alshaitan lahu naseeba
( O Allah keep my private parts hidden and save them
from the interference of Shaitan)
In every situation, however lowly and futile, or elevated
and likeable, one should seek protection from the Satan.
While entering into the mosque, one should do the Ista-aaza
lest the persistent Satan chases you even at that threshold!
Even while going to a washroom it is required to do the
Ista-aaza as follows:
Allahumma inni a-oozu beka min al khabeesil khabs
ar rijs al khabs ash sahaitan ir rajeem
( O Allah I seek Your Protection from the accursed
Satan and the defiled impurities)
