أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ رَبِّ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ مَا فِي هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَخَيْرَ مَا بَعْدَهَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا فِي هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهَا رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكَسَلِ وَسُوءِ الْكِبَرِ رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابٍ فِي النَّارِ وَعَذَابٍ فِي الْقَبْرِ
We have entered the evening, and the dominion belongs to Allah, and all praise is due to Allah. There is no deity except Allah alone, without any partner. To Him belongs the dominion, and to Him belongs all praise, and He is over all things capable. My Lord, I ask You for the good of this night and the good of what comes after it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil of what comes after 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 torment of the Fire and the torment of the grave.
Amsaina wa amsal-mulku lillah wal-hamdu lillah, la ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir. Rabbi as'aluka khayra ma fi hadhihil-laylah, wa khayra ma ba'daha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma fi hadhihil-laylah, wa sharri ma ba'daha. Rabbi a'udhu bika minal-kasali wa su'il-kibar. Rabbi a'udhu bika min 'adhabin fin-nar wa 'adhabin fil-qabr.
When to Read
The time between 'Asr and Maghrib is when our day transitions into evening, and it’s a beautiful window to connect with Allah. This particular dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is recited when you enter the evening. Think of it as a comprehensive spiritual check-in, asking Allah to bless your night and protect you from any harm. You can recite it just once after 'Asr or Maghrib, whenever you feel the day drawing to a close and the night beginning to unfold.
How to Read
When you recite this dua, pause and reflect on its profound meanings. It's more than just words; it’s a declaration of Allah’s sovereignty over all creation as the evening draws in, and a sincere plea for His protection. Start by acknowledging Allah's greatness and absolute power. Then, make your requests with full presence of heart, asking for the good of the night ahead and seeking refuge from its potential evils. Remember to pronounce the Arabic correctly and understand what you are saying. This helps to deepen your connection and sincerity, making your dhikr more impactful.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a powerful way to end your day and begin your night under Allah's care. From the words of the Prophet ﷺ himself, we learn that this supplication (as recorded in Sahih Muslim 2723) encompasses immense protection and blessings. By declaring Allah's dominion, you reaffirm your tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and submission to Him. When you ask for the good of the night and what comes after it, you're seeking Allah's blessings in all aspects of your life, even extending beyond the present moment. Similarly, seeking refuge from evil covers both worldly harms and spiritual afflictions. Specifically, asking for refuge from 'laziness and the evil of old age' helps us strive for productivity and a dignified life, while seeking refuge from the torment of the Fire and the grave is a comprehensive plea for ultimate salvation. It acts as a shield, bringing peace and tranquility as you transition into sleep, knowing you have sought protection from the Most Merciful.
Source & Authentication
Abdullah (ibn Mas'ud) (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: When Allah's Messenger ﷺ entered the evening, he would say: > **Arabic:** أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ رَبِّ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ مَا فِي هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَخَيْرَ مَا بَعْدَهَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا فِي هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهَا رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكَسَلِ وَسُوءِ الْكِبَرِ رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابٍ فِي النَّارِ وَعَذَابٍ فِي الْقَبْرِ > > **Translation:** "We have entered the evening, and the dominion belongs to Allah, and all praise is due to Allah. There is no deity except Allah alone, without any partner. To Him belongs the dominion, and to Him belongs all praise, and He is over all things capable. My Lord, I ask You for the good of this night and the good of what comes after it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil of what comes after 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 torment of the Fire and the torment of the grave." A similar supplication was made by him when he entered the morning, replacing "this night" with "this day" and referring to "what comes after it" as the day's continuation.