اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ النَّارِ، وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْحَيَاةِ وَالْمَمَاتِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of the Fire, 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 an-nar, wa min fitnat al-hayati wal-mawat, wa min sharri fitnat al-masih ad-dajjal.
When to Read
This profound supplication is recited in the Tashahhud (the final sitting of the prayer) after affirming the oneness of Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It's a crucial moment where we directly implore Allah for protection before concluding our salah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full sincerity and contemplation, focusing on each phrase and its meaning. Raise your hands in the Tashahhud as you normally would for supplication, directing your heart and attention towards Allah. Imagine seeking His ultimate protection from these severe trials.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge from the punishment of the grave is a weighty matter. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this specific dua because the grave is the first of the Hereafter's stations, and its trials are formidable. By reciting this, we actively engage in seeking Allah's mercy and safeguarding ourselves from a terrifying reality. The Prophet ﷺ himself used to seek refuge from these four things, as indicated by the hadith where he stated: 'When any one of you finishes the Tashahhud, he should seek refuge in Allah from four things, and say: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hell, and from the punishment of the grave, and from the trial of life and death, and from the evil of the Masih ad-Dajjal.' (Sahih Muslim 588).
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet ﷺ said, 'When anyone of you finishes the Tashahhud, he should seek refuge in Allah from four things, saying: O Allah! I seek refuge in 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 Masih Ad-Dajjal.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 1377). Narrated Abu Huraira: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When one of you finishes the last Tashahhud, he should seek refuge with Allah from four things: the torment of Hell, the torment of the grave, the trial of the Antichrist, and the trial of life and death.' (Sahih Muslim 588)