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 trials of the Dajjal (Antichrist), and I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from sin and heavy debt.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab il-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat id-Dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat il-mahya wal-mawat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ma'thami wal-maghram.
When to Read
This profound dua is recited after the Tashahhud in the final sitting of the prayer, just before the salam. It's a crucial moment of seeking protection as we conclude our direct communion with Allah.
How to Read
After reciting the Tashahhud and the Salawat on the Prophet ﷺ, you would earnestly make this supplication. It's a plea for divine protection from specific, severe trials. Make sure to say it with sincerity and a heart full of hope in Allah's mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication shields us from the horrors of the grave, the ultimate deception of the Dajjal, and the tests inherent in our lives and deaths. It also provides a powerful means to ward off the burden of sin and the crippling effects of debt, which can bring immense shame and difficulty in this life and the next.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to invoke Allah in his prayer, saying: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab il-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat id-Dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat il-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 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 sin and heavy debt.) He used to do this in every prayer. (Sahih Muslim 589). In another narration by Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him), it is mentioned after the Tashahhud: 'When any one of you finishes the (last) sitting of his prayer, he should seek refuge with Allah from four things, and say: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab il-Jahannam, wa min 'adhab il-qabr, wa min fitnat il-mahya wal-mawat, wa min sharr id-Dajjal.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hell, and from the punishment of the grave, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the Dajjal.) Sahih al-Bukhari 832.