اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave, and from the torment of Hellfire, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the Dajjal.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabri, wa min 'adhab jahannam, wa min fitnat al-mahya wal-mamat, wa min sharri fitnat al-masih ad-dajjal
When to Read
This powerful supplication is part of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ regular prayers. It is especially recommended to recite it after the Tashahhud in the final sitting of the prayer, before the tasleem (salutation). It's a deeply personal plea, making it suitable for any time one remembers to seek Allah's protection from these profound trials.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a genuine sense of seeking refuge in Allah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, understanding the gravity of the trials mentioned: the grave, Hellfire, the tests of this life and the hereafter, and the deception of the Dajjal. Imagine yourself in those moments, asking Allah for His divine protection and mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking refuge from four significant adversities: the torment of the grave, the torment of Hellfire, the trials and tribulations of this life and the life after death, and the evil of the Dajjal. By making this supplication, we are following the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who himself taught this specific wording and emphasized its importance. It's a comprehensive plea for protection in this life and the next, demonstrating our reliance on Allah (SWT) for salvation.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to seek refuge with Allah from four things, and he would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the torment of the grave, and from the torment of Hellfire, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the Antichrist (Dajjal).' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306. Also narrated in Sahih Muslim 589).