اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ فَتْحَهَا وَنَصْرَهَا وَنُورَهَا وَبَرَكَتَهَا وَهُدَاهَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهَا
O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this night, its opening, its victory, its light, its blessings, and its guidance. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil of what comes after it.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhihil-laylati, fatḥaha, wa naṣraha, wa nūrahā, wa barakatahā, wa hudāhā, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-laylati wa sharri ma ba'daha.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited as dusk settles and the day transitions into night. It’s a perfect way to pause our busy schedules, acknowledge the Creator, and seek His protection and blessings for the hours ahead. Think of it as closing the chapter of the day with mindfulness and opening the night with anticipation.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart. It’s best recited while standing or sitting, facing the direction of the Qiblah if possible, and with a clear mind. The emphasis is on earnest supplication and trusting in Allah's care as night falls.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication embodies a profound sense of reliance on Allah. By asking for the 'opening, victory, light, blessings, and guidance' of the night, we acknowledge that even the smallest moments are governed by His will. Seeking refuge from its 'evil and what comes after it' shows our understanding that true safety and well-being are solely in His hands. It cultivates gratitude for the passing day and fosters a positive outlook for the night, aligning our hearts with divine providence.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught his companions a comprehensive dua to recite in the evening. He said: 'When evening comes, do not wait for the morning to come, but rather turn to Us. Then when morning comes, do not wait for the evening to come, but rather turn to Us.' And he commanded them to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhihil-laylati, fatḥaha, wa naṣraha, wa nūrahā, wa barakatahā, wa hudāhā, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-laylati wa sharri ma ba'daha.' (O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this night, its opening, its victory, its light, its blessings, and its guidance. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil of what comes after it.) — Sahih Muslim 764