Unlike standard supplications, Hizb al-Wiqayah was structured around specific combinations of the (the Divine Names of Allah) interwoven with specific verses ( Ayat ) from the Holy Qur'an. Sufi masters throughout history have maintained that the prayer's formulaic combination of letters, words, and Divine attributes unlocks profound spiritual energies that form an impenetrable shield around the reciter. Structural Analysis of the Litany
It is read to protect against harmful intentions, black magic, jinn, unseen dangers, and to strengthen one's faith (iman). hizb al wiqayah pdf