اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hellfire, and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of the False Messiah (Dajjal), and I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi Jahannama, wa min 'adhabi al-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-masihid-Dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mawat.
When to Read
This profound supplication is particularly recommended to be recited in the evening, after Maghrib prayer, as part of our nightly remembrance of Allah (dhikr). It's an integral part of the Prophet's ﷺ evening supplications, preparing us to face the night and, by extension, our ultimate return to Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and contemplation. Understand the meaning of each phrase and feel the earnestness of seeking Allah's protection. Make it a habit to recite it after the obligatory prayers in the evening, or at any time before sleeping.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a powerful way to seek Allah's divine protection from some of the gravest fears we might face: the torment of the grave (a prelude to the Hereafter), the horrors of Hellfire, the deceptive trials of the Dajjal, and the tribulations that come with life and death. It encapsulates a comprehensive plea for safety in this world and the next, demonstrating our reliance on Allah alone. The Prophet ﷺ himself made a point of reciting it regularly, showing its immense importance. Sahih Muslim 588 highlights that the Prophet ﷺ would say this four times when he woke up in the morning and four times when he went to sleep in the evening.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to teach his companions to say in the Tashahhud (at the end of the prayer): 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi Jahannama, wa min 'adhabi al-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-masihid-Dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mawat.' Then he would say: 'So-and-so (meaning himself) is in need of it (i.e., asking Allah for protection).' Another narration states that Allah's Messenger ﷺ used to invoke Allah for protection in prayer, saying: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and the punishment of Hellfire, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of the False Messiah, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death.' (Sahih Muslim 588)