اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hellfire, from the punishment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the False Messiah (Dajjal).
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi jahannama, wa min 'adhabi al-qabri, wa min fitnatil mahya wal-mamati, wa min sharri fitnatil masihid-dajjal.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often recite. It is particularly recommended to make this dua after the Tashahhud in the final sitting of prayers, especially on a Friday (Jumu'ah). Reciting it regularly, and with earnestness on Friday, aligns with the emphasis on seeking refuge from evils and remembering Allah on this blessed day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. It is recommended to be in a state of purity (wudu') if reciting after prayers. Place your trust in Allah's protection as you seek His refuge. The Prophet ﷺ would often raise his hands slightly when making such supplications.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking protection from four significant evils: the torment of Hellfire, the torment of the grave, the trials that afflict us during our lives and upon our death, and the greatest trial of all, the deception of the Dajjal. By consistently seeking refuge with Allah from these, we are actively safeguarding ourselves against profound spiritual and physical dangers. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself made this dua, indicating its immense importance and efficacy. Making it on Friday, a day of immense blessings, amplifies the intention of seeking Allah's favor and protection.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah b. ‘Amr b. Al-‘As (may Allah be pleased with them) reported that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ taught them to say (in prayer): 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hellfire, from the punishment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the False Messiah (Dajjal).' ‘Abdullah b. ‘Amr said: 'So we say this, and some of us were struck (with calamity), and some of us were transformed (into old age), but Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) did not say this, but he said: The prayer of one of you is perfect as long as he does not say: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hellfire, from the punishment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the False Messiah (Dajjal), and that is what we are saying.'