اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of Hellfire, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the Dajjal.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa min 'adhab jahannam, wa min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'mat, wa min sharri fitnat al-masih ad-dajjal
When to Read
This is one of the most comprehensive supplications the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to recite, especially during the Tashahhud (the sitting part of the prayer before the Salam). It's a crucial part of our daily prayers, reminding us to seek Allah's protection from the unseen trials that await us.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, understanding the gravity of what you are asking Allah for. Focus your heart and mind on the meaning as you utter the words, particularly during the final sitting of your obligatory prayers. It's a sign of a believer's foresight to prepare for the Hereafter by seeking refuge from its potential hardships.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge in Allah from the punishment of the grave is a profound act of worship. The grave is a transitional abode, and its trials can be immense. By making this dua, we are actively asking the Almighty to shield us from that torment. The Prophet ﷺ himself was diligent in reciting this, indicating its immense importance. It encompasses protection from multiple sources of distress: the grave, Hellfire, the trials of this world and the next, and the greatest trial of the Dajjal.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to seek refuge in Allah from four things, and he would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of Hellfire, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the Dajjal.' — Sahih al-Bukhari 6306, Sahih Muslim 588a