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 (Antichrist), 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-ma'mat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ma'thami wal-maghram.
When to Read
This dua is a staple in the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ supplications, particularly recommended after the Tashahhud in the final sitting of the prayer. It's a powerful shield against the terrifying uncertainties of the grave and the Day of Judgement, asking Allah for His direct protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full conviction in Allah's power to protect. Focus on each phrase, internalizing the plea for refuge. It's ideally recited in the final sitting of your prayers, before the tasleem (salutation). However, you can also make this dua at any time you feel anxious or reflect on the Hereafter.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge in Allah from the punishment of the grave is a way of acknowledging its reality and its immense pressure. The grave is a profound transition, and the Prophet ﷺ, despite his purity, consistently sought Allah's protection from its torments. This dua also encompasses protection from the greatest trial of the end times, the Dajjal, and the tests inherent in living and dying. Finally, seeking refuge from sin and debt highlights how these worldly matters can weigh heavily on a person, potentially affecting them even after death.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of Hellfire, and from the trial of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the Antichrist.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 1377). Another narration in Sahih Muslim (589) adds the seeking of refuge from sin and debt.