The Ta`awwudh (Arabic: êùÃÂð) is the phrase A`à «dhu billÃÂhi min ash-shaitÃÂni r-rajëmi (ãÃÂùÃÂÃÂÃÂðàèÃÂçÃÂÃÂÃÂààÃÂÃÂàçÃÂôÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ÷ðÃÂàçÃÂñÃÂÃÂìÃÂÃÂÃÂàÃÂ). This is an Arabic sentence meaning "I seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan, the accursed one". It is often recited by Muslims before reciting the Qur'an and before beginning a task. It is often followed by the Basmala. Ta'awwudh and basmalah are pronounced along with the formulation of the niyyah (intention). The recitation of ta`awwudh is considered a subcategory of dua. It is also described in the hadith as a supplication to reduce or remove rage or wrath.