اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ وَمِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hellfire, from the punishment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the Dajjal.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi jahannama wa min 'adhabi-l-qabri wa min fitnati-l-mahya wa-l-mamat wa min sharri fitnati-l-masihid-dajjal
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recommended to be recited after the final *tashahhud* (attestation) in the obligatory prayers, before concluding with the *tasleem* (salutations). It’s a crucial moment when our focus is heightened, and our hearts are turned towards Allah. It’s one of the four specific things the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed us to seek refuge in Allah from during our prayers.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and full concentration after completing the *tashahhud* and before saying the *tasleem*. Raise your hands slightly after the *tashahhud* if you wish, as this is a time of earnest seeking. Ensure you understand the profound meaning of each phrase you are uttering. The Prophet ﷺ used to teach this to his companions just as he taught them the Quran.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking refuge from four immense evils: the torment of Hellfire, the questioning and potential punishment of the grave, the trials and tribulations that afflict us throughout our lives and at the time of death, and the ultimate, devastating test of the Dajjal. By reciting this, we are actively seeking Allah's protection against the greatest spiritual and physical dangers we may face, both in this world and the next. The Prophet ﷺ explicitly taught this to his companions, emphasizing its importance as a vital part of our prayer.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet ﷺ used to teach them (his companions) to say at the end of the prayer, "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hell, from the punishment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the Dajjal."