اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْٓ اَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَاَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَاَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْٓ اَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَاَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَاَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ
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 trial of life and death. 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 trial of life and death.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabil qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil mahya wal mamat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabil qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil mahya wal mamat.
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited in the final sitting of the prayer, after reciting the Tashahhud and before the Tasleem (salutation). It's a crucial moment to seek protection from significant trials and punishments just before concluding your prayer.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a clear understanding of its meaning. Utter the Arabic words clearly and with conviction. It's part of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to seek refuge in Allah from these specific afflictions in this position of supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful supplication taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for seeking Allah's protection. It encompasses seeking refuge from: 1. **Punishment of the Grave ('Adhab al-Qabr):** A reality that awaits everyone, and seeking Allah's mercy here is vital. 2. **Trial of the Dajjal (Fitnat ad-Dajjal):** The greatest trial that will occur before the Day of Judgment. 3. **Trials of Life and Death (Fitnat al-Mahya wal Mamat):** The tests and tribulations we face during our lives and the moments of our passing. By reciting this, we are actively turning to Allah for His ultimate protection during these critical stages.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When any one of you finishes his Salat, he should invoke Allah for the following four things: O Allah, I ask You for the punishment of Hell, the punishment of the grave, the trial of life and death, and the evil of the Dajjal (Antichrist).' [Sahih al-Bukhari 6306]