اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْمَأْثَمِ وَالْمَغْرَمِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from sin and debt.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat ad-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-mahya wal-mawat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ma'thami wal-maghram.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recommended to be recited after completing the prescribed prayers (Salah), specifically after the Tashahhud and before the final Tasleem (saying 'As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah'). It's a moment of intense connection with Allah, where our supplications are particularly potent.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Imagine yourself standing before Allah, earnestly seeking His protection from the gravest of trials. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it, ensuring your intention is solely for seeking Allah's refuge.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking refuge from four significant dangers: the punishment of the grave, the terrifying trial of the Dajjal, the trials of this life and the life hereafter, and finally, from sin and the burden of debt. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who was the most God-conscious among us, would frequently make this supplication. By reciting it, we align ourselves with his Sunnah and actively seek Allah's protection against afflictions that can weigh us down in this world and the next.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (ﷺ) used to invoke Allah with the following supplication: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat ad-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-mahya wal-mawat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ma'thami wal-maghram.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from sin and debt.) Sahih al-Bukhari 6306.