اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْحَرَامِ، وَمِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الْعَدُوِّ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ النَّارِ وَعَذَابِ النَّارِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْقَبْرِ وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْغِنَى، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْفَقْرِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ سَمْعِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ بَصَرِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ لِسَانِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ قَلْبِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ جَمِيعِ خَلْقِكَ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the Hellfire, and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave. I seek refuge in You from the trials of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from unlawful things, and from the predominance of debt, and from being overpowered by enemies. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the trial of the Fire and the punishment of the Fire, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of the grave and the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of the trial of wealth, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of the trial of poverty. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my hearing, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of my sight, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of my tongue, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of my heart, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of all Your creation.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi jahannam, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabi al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-harami, wa min ghalabatid-dayni, wa ghalabatil-'aduwwi. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min fitnatin-nari wa 'adhabin-nari, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-qabri wa 'adhabi al-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min sharri fitnatil-ghina, wa a'udhu bika min sharri fitnatil-faqr. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri sam'i, wa a'udhu bika min sharri basari, wa a'udhu bika min sharri lisani, wa a'udhu bika min sharri qalbi, wa a'udhu bika min sharri jami'i khalqik.
When to Read
This comprehensive supplication is recommended to be recited after finishing the obligatory prayers, before saying the Salam to conclude the prayer. It's a powerful moment of vulnerability and reliance on Allah, seeking His protection from various forms of suffering and evil, including the specific evil of the tongue.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart after you have completed your prayer. Face the Qiblah if possible, and raise your hands gently, as is the practice when making dua. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly feeling the need for Allah's protection. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to seek refuge in Allah from specific evils, and this dua encapsulates that prophetic guidance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a treasure trove of seeking protection. It covers: - **Afterlife protection:** Seeking refuge from Hellfire and the grave. - **Trial protection:** Seeking refuge from the Dajjal and the trials of life and death. - **Financial and social protection:** Seeking refuge from unlawful gains, overwhelming debt, and being dominated by enemies. - **Sensory and inner protection:** Specifically asking protection for hearing, sight, tongue, and heart, highlighting the importance of guarding these faculties. The inclusion of 'evil of my tongue' directly addresses the topic of the tongue's potential harm. - **General divine protection:** Seeking refuge from the evil of all of Allah's creation.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (ﷺ) taught us a comprehensive supplication, and he would not omit anything from it. He used to say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi jahannam, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabi al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-harami, wa min ghalabatid-dayni, wa ghalabatil-'aduwwi. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min fitnatin-nari wa 'adhabin-nari, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-qabri wa 'adhabi al-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min sharri fitnatil-ghina, wa a'udhu bika min sharri fitnatil-faqr. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri sam'i, wa a'udhu bika min sharri basari, wa a'udhu bika min sharri lisani, wa a'udhu bika min sharri qalbi, wa a'udhu bika min sharri jami'i khalqik.' (Sahih Muslim 589)