اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of Hellfire, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the False Messiah (Dajjal).
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa min 'adhab jahannam, wa min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'at, wa min shar fitnat al-masih ad-dajjal.
When to Read
This comprehensive supplication is recommended to be recited every evening. It's a profound way to end your day, entrusting yourself to Allah's protection against significant dangers, both in this life and the hereafter, including the immediate reality of the grave which awaits us all.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and contemplation, understanding the immense gravity of what you are seeking refuge from. It's often recited after the Tashahhud in the final sitting of prayers, but can also be said at any time, especially in the evening before sleeping. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this supplication as a means of protection. Seeking refuge from the punishment of the grave is crucial, as it is a reality that every soul will face. This dua also encompasses seeking protection from the punishment of Hellfire, the tribulations of this world and the next, and the ultimate trial of the Dajjal. By making this supplication, we are actively engaging in seeking Allah's divine shield against profound evils, demonstrating our reliance on Him alone. The Prophet ﷺ would himself frequently make this dua, showing its importance.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to teach them [his companions] how to seek refuge with Allah from the torment of the Hell-fire and from the torment of the grave, saying: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-nar wa 'adhab al-qabr, wa fitnat ad-dajjal, wa fitnat al-mahya wa al-ma'at.' (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of the Fire and the punishment of the grave, and from the trial of the Dajjal, and from the affliction of life and death.) And the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'When any one of you finishes his Tashahhud, he should seek refuge with Allah from four things, saying: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab jahannam, wa min 'adhab al-qabr, wa min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'at, wa min shar fitnat ad-dajjal.' (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of Hell, the punishment of the grave, the trial of life and death, and the evil of the trial of the False Messiah Dajjal.) Sahih al-Bukhari 6306