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 all sovereignty belongs to Allah. All praise is due to Allah. There is no god but Allah, alone, without partner. My Lord, I ask of You the good of this night and the good of what is in it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil of what is in it. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from laziness and the evil of old age. 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-hamdu lillah, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, Rabbi as'aluka khaira hadhihil-laylah wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-laylah wa sharri ma fiha, Rabbi a'udhu bika minal-kasali wa sui'l-kibar, Rabbi a'udhu bika min 'adhabin fin-nari wa 'adhabin fil-qabr.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recited in the evening, typically after Maghrib prayer, marking the transition from day to night. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's dominion as the day ends and to seek His protection and blessings for the coming night.
How to Read
Recite this dhikr sincerely, with full presence of heart. Understand the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. It is recommended to recite it once. Focusing on the seeking of refuge and asking for good helps in fully internalizing its protective and beneficial aspects.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua ensures that one enters the night under Allah's protection. It affirms Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and acknowledges His absolute sovereignty. The supplication also contains requests for protection from the evils of the night, laziness, old age, and the torment of the Hellfire and the grave, encompassing comprehensive seeking of good and refuge from harm.
Source & Authentication
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered upon the evening, he would say: 'Amsayna wa amsal mulku lillah, wal-hamdu lillah, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, Rabbi as'aluka khaira ma fi hadhihil-laylati wa khaira ma ba'daha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma fi hadhihil-laylati wa sharri ma ba'daha. Rabbi a'udhu bika minal-kasali wa sui'l-kibar, Rabbi a'udhu bika min 'adhabin fin-nari wa 'adhabin fil-qabr.' And when he entered upon the morning, he would say: 'Asbahna wa asbahal mulku lillah...' (Sahih Muslim 2723)