135 – Authentic (ṣaḥīḥ). ʿUthmān ibn Abī al-ʿĀṣ (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

I asked, “Messenger of Allah, Satan comes between me and my prayer and my recitation, throwing me into confusion.” He replied, “That is a devil called Khinzab. When you sense his presence, seek refuge with Allah from him and spit lightly to your left three times.” I followed his instruction, and Allah banished the devil from me.