بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ 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
In the name of Allah, we have entered the evening and the entire creation has entered the evening, and all sovereignty belongs to Allah. All praise is due to Allah. There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner. 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. 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.
Bismillah, asbahna wa asbahal mulku lillah, walhamdulillah, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, rabbi as'aluka khaira hadhihil-laylati wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-laylati wa sharri ma fiha. Rabbi a'udhu bika minal-kasali wa sui'il-kibar. Rabbi a'udhu bika min 'adhdhabin fin-nari wa 'adhdhabin fil-qabr.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recited in the evening, as one enters the night. It's particularly fitting when gathering with family or friends, as it encapsulates seeking Allah's protection and blessings for the coming hours. Reciting it sets a tone of mindfulness and gratitude, transforming a simple gathering into an act of worship and mutual well-being.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely and with full presence. Reflect on the meanings of each phrase: acknowledging Allah's dominion, seeking His help for the night's blessings, and asking for protection from His punishment. It's best recited upon entering the evening, whether alone or with company. The act of reciting together can foster a sense of unity and shared reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua covers a wide spectrum of seeking Allah's favor and protection. It acknowledges Allah as the sole sovereign and sustainer, which instills humility and reliance. By asking for the 'goodness of the night and what follows,' we entrust our time and activities to Him. Seeking refuge from laziness and old age encourages productivity and health, while protection from the Fire and the grave is the ultimate safeguard for both this life and the Hereafter. When recited during a community gathering, it blesses the assembly with shared spiritual well-being.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: When it is evening, you should say: 'Asbahna wa asbahal mulku lillah... (and he mentioned the Hadith). And when it is morning, you should say: 'Asbahna 'ala fitratil-Islam wa 'ala kalimatil-Ikhlas, wa 'ala dini Nabiyyina Muhammadin (ﷺ), wa 'ala millati Abi-na Ibrahim, hanifan Musliman wa ma kana minal-mushrikin.' (We have entered the morning upon the natural disposition of Islam, and upon the word of sincerity, and upon the religion of our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), and upon the creed of our father Ibrahim. He was a Muslim and was not among the polytheists.)