The ruling on seeking refuge from Satan during prayer

Question:
From the Arab Republic of Egypt, Matruh, Burj al-Arab, a message was sent by a listener from there. He says Ibrahim and Farhat are asking, and they say: Is it permissible for the one praying to seek refuge from Satan during the prayer?

Answer:
One seeks refuge from Shaytan at the beginning of the prayer, after saying the takbir of ihram and reciting the opening supplication, meaning he says, “Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, tabarakta wa ta’ala, thumma la ilaha illa anta,” or one of the other opening supplications reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). After the opening supplication, he says, “I seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan the accursed,” in the performance of his prayer, and this is sufficient. However, if Shaytan whispers to him and disturbs him in his prayer, there is no harm in him holding his left hand and saying, “I seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan the accursed,” or “I seek refuge in Allah from him.” Yes.