othman Ibn Al-ʿAs narrated: I said ‘O Messenger of Allah, verily the devil comes between me and my prayer and recitation making me confused’ The Messenger of Allah replied ‘That is a devil called Khanzab, so if you sense his presence then seek refuge in Allah from him and spit A form of spitting comprising mainly of air with little spittle on your left side
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Aʿūdhu bi-llāhi mina ash-shayṭāni ar-rajīm
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil.
and spit lightly to your left.