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 'adhabil-qabri, wa min 'adhabi Jahannama, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat, wa min sharri fitnatil-Masihid-Dajjal.
When to Read
This dua is specifically taught to be recited during the Tashahhud (the final sitting) of the prayer, before the Taslim (saying 'Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah' to the right and left). It's a crucial moment to seek protection from significant unseen evils.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and full conviction in your heart. Understand the gravity of seeking refuge from these specific torments. Utter the words clearly, and ensure you are making this plea just before concluding your prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself taught this specific phrasing and urged its recitation. The torment of the grave is a reality, and seeking refuge from it in our prayers highlights its importance. Similarly, seeking protection from Hellfire, the trials of this world and the hereafter, and the Dajjal are all vital aspects of a Muslim's belief and practice. By making this dua, we are following the Sunnah and seeking Allah's (SWT) ultimate protection from profound evils.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "When any one of you finishes the Tashahhud, he should seek refuge in Allah from four things, saying: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of Hell, the torment of the grave, the trial of the Dajjal, and the trial of life and death.' Then he should say what follows: ..." Sahih al-Bukhari 1377. A similar narration is found in Sahih Muslim 588.