اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَـلَـبَةِ الدَّيْـنِ، وَغَـلَـبَـةِ الْعَـدُوِّ، وَشَـرِّ الأَعْـدَاءِ.
O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge with You from the trial of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge with You from the trial of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge with You from being overcome by debt and from being overcome by enemies and from the evil of enemies.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi al-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnati ad-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnati al-mahya wal-mawat. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min ghalabati ad-dayni, wa ghalabati al-'aduwwi, wa sharri al-a'daa'.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is often recited after the Tashahhud in the final part of the prayer (before the Tasleem). While it encompasses general protection, its inclusion of seeking refuge from the 'trial of life and death' and 'evil of enemies' can be understood to encompass protection from unsettling or misleading experiences during sleep, which can be seen as a form of trial or encounter with unseen forces.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full conviction, understanding the gravity of seeking Allah's protection. It is ideally recited after the Tashahhud in the prayer, before concluding with the Tasleem. Focus on each phrase, internalizing the plea for Allah's safeguarding against these profound trials.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers comprehensive protection from some of the most significant afflictions, both in this life and the hereafter. By seeking refuge in Allah from the grave's punishment, the Dajjal's fitnah, and the trials of life and death, we are asking for Allah's ultimate shield. The additional clauses about debt and enemies extend this protection to practical, worldly concerns, including psychological distress that might manifest in disturbing dreams. The Prophet ﷺ taught this dua to ensure we are covered against formidable dangers.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate in the prayer and say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge with You from the trial of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge with You from the trial of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge with You from being overcome by debt and from being overcome by enemies and from the evil of enemies.' (Someone said to him: 'O Allah's Messenger! How frequent you seek refuge from debt!) He replied: 'A person who is in debt is during his speech sometimes untrue and makes false promises, and so is doing so until his debt is paid.'