اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، اَللَّهُمَّ 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, and I seek refuge in You from the trials 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-mawat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-mathami wal-maghram.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recommended to be recited during the Tashahhud (the final sitting of the prayer) before concluding the prayer with Tasleem (saying As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah). It's a critical moment where you are turning to Allah with your most earnest needs and seeking protection from the greatest evils, reminding you of His constant watchfulness over you.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely from the heart during the Tashahhud. Maintain a state of humility and focus, truly envisioning Allah's might and your dependence on His protection. Understand that while this is a specific set of words, the spirit behind it is remembering Allah's control over all matters, including the unseen, and asking for His safeguarding. The act of seeking refuge in Allah's perfect attributes of power and mercy itself is a form of remembrance that elevates your prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses seeking refuge from significant tribulations: the punishment of the grave, the deceit of the Antichrist (Dajjal), and the trials of life and death. By asking for protection from these, you are actively acknowledging Allah's supreme power over all these matters. This remembrance of His omnipresent control and your vulnerability to these evils can profoundly deepen your focus in prayer, making you more aware of His presence and your need for His guidance and protection in every aspect of your life, not just during prayer.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to teach us this Tashahhud as he used to teach us a Surah of the Qur'an. He used to say: 'Say: 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-mawat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-mathami wal-maghram.' (Then he would mention one of the narrators adding: '…and I seek refuge in You from the evil of the trial of the Dajjal.')