أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، رَبِّ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكَسَلِ وَسُوءِ الْكِبَرِ، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابٍ فِي النَّارِ وَعَذَابٍ فِي الْقَبْرِ.
We have entered the evening and the entire dominion belongs to Allah. All praise is due to Allah. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, alone, without partner. O my Lord, I ask You for the goodness of this night and the goodness of what follows it. I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil of what follows it. O my Lord, I seek refuge in You from laziness and the evil of old age. O my Lord, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the Fire and the punishment of the grave.
Amsayna wa amsal mulku lillah, wal-hamdulillahi, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, Rabbi as'aluka khayra hadhihil-laylati wa khayra ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-laylati wa sharri ma fiha, Rabbi a'udhu bika minal-kasali wa soo'il-kibar, Rabbi a'udhu bika min 'adhabin fin-nari wa 'adhabin fil-qabr.
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is part of the evening remembrance (dhikr). It should be recited after the sun has set, marking the transition from day to night. It's a comprehensive invocation that sets a positive tone for the night, seeking Allah's protection and blessings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and reflection. Understand the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. It's best recited once after sunset. While the primary recommendation is for a single recitation, one can repeat it if they wish, especially if they feel a particular need for the protection and blessings sought.
Virtues & Benefits
This dhikr encompasses seeking the best of the night and its contents, protection from its evils, and refuge from laziness, the hardships of old age, and the torment of the grave and the Hellfire. It is a powerful way to conclude the day, entrusting yourself to Allah's care and acknowledging His absolute dominion. It brings peace of mind and strengthens one's connection with the Creator, preparing the heart and soul for the night ahead.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say when evening came: 'Amsayna wa amsal mulku lillah, wal-hamdulillahi, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, Rabbi as'aluka khayra hadhihil-laylati wa khayra ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-laylati wa sharri ma fiha, Rabbi a'udhu bika minal-kasali wa soo'il-kibar, Rabbi a'udhu bika min 'adhabin fin-nari wa 'adhabin fil-qabr.' And when morning came, he would say the like of that: 'Asbahna wa asbahal mulku lillah...'