Today I watched a video about the Nafs and Ego.
It reminded me of a powerful dua that I used to read:
اللهم ألهمني رشدي وأعذني من شر نفسي
Allahumma alhimni rushdi wa a‘idhni min sharri nafsi
Translation:
“O Allah, inspire me with guidance and protect me from the evil of myself.”
📖 Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Hadith 3483).
This dua is especially recommended:
When feeling confused or facing an important decision
When struggling with ego, anger, or inner
Before starting a new task or project
During daily morning or evening supplications