اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا بَعْدَهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهَا. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فَتْحَ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَنَصْرَهَا وَنُورَهَا وَبَرَكَتَهَا وَهُدَاهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا فِيهَا وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهَا.
O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this night and the goodness of what is in it, and the goodness of what follows it. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night, and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what follows it. O Allah, I ask You for the opening of this night, and its victory, and its light, and its blessings, and its guidance, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what follows it.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhihi al-laylati wa khaira ma fiha, wa khaira ma ba'daha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihi al-laylati wa sharri ma fiha, wa sharri ma ba'daha. Allahumma inni as'aluka fat'ha hadhihi al-laylati wa nasraha wa nuraha wa barakataha wa hudaha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma fiha wa sharri ma ba'daha.
When to Read
This dua is recited in the evening, typically after Maghrib prayer or before going to sleep. It's part of the evening remembrance (adhkar) that helps us seek Allah's protection and blessings for the coming night and the day that follows.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, reflecting on the meaning of the words. Imagine seeking Allah's complete protection and asking Him for the best outcomes. It's recommended to say it aloud if you are praying alone, or softly if you are with others who are also reciting their evening duas.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, we are actively seeking Allah's protection from all harm that might occur during the night or in the time ahead. We are also asking for the best of opportunities, guidance, and divine support for the night and the subsequent day. It's a comprehensive supplication that covers both seeking good and warding off evil, reflecting the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ comprehensive way of seeking provisions from Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to teach them to say when evening came: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhihi al-laylati wa khaira ma fiha, wa khaira ma ba'daha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihi al-laylati wa sharri ma fiha, wa sharri ma ba'daha. Allahumma inni as'aluka fat'ha hadhihi al-laylati wa nasraha wa nuraha wa barakataha wa hudaha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma fiha wa sharri ma ba'daha.' (O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this night and the goodness of what is in it, and the goodness of what follows it. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night, and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what follows it. O Allah, I ask You for the opening of this night, and its victory, and its light, and its blessings, and its guidance, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what follows it.)