يَا سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ، أَنْتَ رَبِّي وَرَبُّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الشَّرِّ كُلِّهِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الشَّرِّ كُلِّهِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تَكْشِفَ عَنِّي السُّوءَ، وَأَنْ تُحِلَّنِي مِنْ عَطَائِكَ بِمَحَلِّ رِضَاكَ.
O Listener of supplication, You are my Lord and the Lord of all things. I seek refuge in You from all evil, and I ask You for the best of all evil, and I ask You to remove hardship from me, and to grant me a place in Your pleasure through Your bestowal.
Ya Sami'ud-du'a, anta Rabbi wa Rabbu kulli shay', a'udhu bika min ash-sharri kullihi, wa as'aluka khayra ash-sharri kullihi, wa as'aluka an takshifa 'anni as-soo'a, wa an tuhillani min 'ata'ika bimahalli ridhak.
When to Read
This dua is particularly beautiful to recite as evening descends. As the world quiets down and the sounds of the day fade, it's a perfect moment to turn your heart to Allah. Whether you're hearing the call to prayer for Maghrib, the gentle sounds of nature, or even the distant hum of the city, use these sounds as a cue to remember Allah's presence and to seek refuge in Him and His blessings as you transition into the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and awareness of its meaning. Understand that Allah is the One who hears every supplication, no matter how quietly it is uttered. As you say it, reflect on your reliance on Him for protection from all harm and your desire for His pleasure. Feel the peace that comes from seeking refuge in the Almighty, especially as the day gives way to the stillness of the night.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking Allah's ultimate protection and favor. By calling upon Him as the 'Listener of Supplication,' you acknowledge His perfect attribute of hearing. Asking for refuge from 'all evil' and its 'best' highlights a comprehensive request for well-being. Furthermore, asking Him to 'remove hardship' and grant a 'place in Your pleasure' shows a deep yearning for contentment and success in both this life and the next. It's a powerful way to end the day, entrusting yourself to Allah's care.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach his Companions supplications, just as he taught them the Quran, saying: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and from the evil of what is in it, and from the evil of what has been spread in it, and from the evil of what has been created in it, and from the evil of the devil and what he has caused to be spread in it.' And he would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of the night, and from the evil of the devils and their temptations.' The Prophet (ﷺ) also taught: 'O Allah, You are the Listener of supplication, You are my Lord and the Lord of all things. I seek refuge in You from the evil of all that You seize by the forelock. O Allah, You are the most obvious of the obvious, so by You I seek refuge from all evil, and by You I seek to be free from all evil, and by You I hope for all good. O Allah, indeed I ask You for that which is pleasing to You, and I seek refuge in You from that which is displeasing to You, and I ask You to remove hardship from me, and to grant me a place in Your pleasure through Your bestowal.'