اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ فَتْحَهَا وَنَصْرَهَا وَنُورَهَا وَبَرَكَتَهَا وَهُدَاهَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهَا
O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this night, its opening, its help, its light, its blessings, and its guidance. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil of what comes after it.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhihil-laylati, fatḥahā, wa naṣrahā, wa nūrahā, wa barakatahā, wa hudāhā, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-layli wa sharri mā ba'dahā.
When to Read
This dua is recited as evening sets in, typically after the Maghrib prayer, acknowledging the transition from day to night. It's a way to prepare for the night's rest and any challenges it might bring, seeking Allah's blessings and protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, reflecting on the meaning of each word. Imagine seeking Allah's hand in guiding you through the hours of darkness, protecting you from harm, and filling your night with His mercy and blessings. It's best recited after the obligatory prayers during the evening, or at any point you feel the need for this specific invocation.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a beautiful way to start your evening with a conscious connection to Allah. It embodies humility, acknowledging our need for His guidance and protection. By asking for the 'opening, help, light, blessings, and guidance' of the night, we are essentially asking Allah to make our night productive, safe, illuminating, prosperous, and aligned with His will. Simultaneously, seeking refuge from its 'evil' covers any physical, spiritual, or emotional harm that might arise.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught his companions to say, when the evening came: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhihil-laylati, fatḥahā, wa naṣrahā, wa nūrahā, wa barakatahā, wa hudāhā, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-layli wa sharri mā ba'dahā.' (O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this night, its opening, its help, its light, its blessings, and its guidance. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil of what comes after it.)