اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْمَأْثَمِ وَالْمَغْرَمِ
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 sin and debt.
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't. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-matham wal-maghram.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is traditionally recited in the Tashahhud (the final sitting of prayer) before the Salam. It's a moment when you're closest to Allah, directly seeking His protection from the most severe trials.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and focus, reflecting on each phrase. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this specific wording, and it's best recited in Arabic as transmitted. Focus on the meaning and the act of seeking refuge (isti'adhah) in Allah from these specific afflictions.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers comprehensive protection. It seeks refuge from the torment of the grave, a major trial after death. It also shields us from the greatest fitnah (trial) to face humanity, the Dajjal. Furthermore, it asks for protection from the trials of this life and the hereafter, encompassing our struggles and our ultimate end. Finally, it seeks refuge from sin (which leads to punishment) and debt (which can burden us in this life and the next).
Source & Authentication
Narrated Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet ﷺ used to invoke Allah during the prayer, 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't. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-matham wal-maghram.' (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 sin and debt.) Sahih al-Bukhari 6306.