اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave. I seek refuge in You from the trial of the Dajjal (Antichrist). I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave. I seek refuge in You from the trial of the Dajjal. I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave. I seek refuge in You from the trial of the Dajjal. I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat ad-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'aat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat ad-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'aat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat ad-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'aat.
When to Read
This specific supplication, with its emphasis on seeking refuge from grave punishment, the Dajjal, and the trials of life and death, is highly recommended to be recited after the Tashahhud in the final sitting of prayers. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, and while it's generally beneficial to recite at any time, its inclusion in prayer makes it readily accessible. Given the significance of Friday, it’s a particularly good day to be extra mindful of such profound duas, aiming to fulfill them in our prayers throughout the week.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely and with a clear intention of seeking Allah's protection. It is best recited in the final sitting of any prayer (after the Tashahhud and before the Salam). Focus on the meaning of each phrase: the torment of the grave, the immense trial of the Dajjal, and the tests we face in life and upon death. Imagine yourself asking Allah, your Lord, for His ultimate protection from these terrifying realities.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication encapsulates seeking refuge in Allah from some of the most significant and terrifying trials mentioned in our tradition. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who had perfect knowledge of the unseen, specifically taught his companions to seek refuge from: 1. **Punishment of the grave ('Adhab al-Qabr):** A reality that awaits us after this life, and a source of immense fear for the believer. 2. **The trial of the Dajjal (Fitnat ad-Dajjal):** The greatest trial the world will witness, whose deception will be unparalleled. 3. **Trials of life and death (Fitnat al-Mahya wal-Mamat):** This covers the tests and tribulations we face during our earthly existence and the overwhelming experience of death itself. By consistently reciting this, we are essentially asking Allah to shield us from these devastating aspects of our existence, both in this world and the next. The repetition emphasizes the gravity and importance of this request.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek refuge in Allah from four things, saying: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat ad-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'aat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat ad-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'aat.' (He would say this four times). (The narrator mentioned that he would say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat ad-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'aat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat ad-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'aat.) [Sahih al-Bukhari 6306]