The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to say in his supplication: (O Allah, I seek refuge), turn to You, and seek protection (in You) and in none but You from (evil) and detestable things that are prohibited by Allah and His Messenger, (morals) such as malice, envy, and arrogance, and from evil (deeds) such as insulting and cursing, and from all (desires) that the soul longs for but which go against the teachings of the Shariah.
Lessons
The merit and recommendation of this supplication.
The believer is keen to avoid blameworthy morals and evil actions, and he is cautious of following his desires and falling into temptations.
The division of morals, actions, and desires into two categories: evil and good.
Explanation in Arabic
كان من دعاء النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم:
(اللهم إني أعوذ) وألجأ وأستجير (بك) دون سواك، (من منكرات) التي نهى الله ورسوله عنها، (الأخلاق) كالحقد والحسد والكبر، (و) من منكرات (الأعمال) كالسب والشتم، (و) من جميع (الأهواء)، التي تشتهيها النفس وهي تخالف الشرع.
فضل هذا الدعاء واستحبابه.
المؤمن يحرص على اجتناب الأخلاق الذميمة والأعمال المنكرة، ويحذَر من اتباع الهوى والوقوع في الشهوات.