اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ النَّارِ، وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْحَيَاةِ وَالْمَمَاتِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of the 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 'adhabil-qabri, wa min 'adhabin-nari, wa min fitnatil-hayati wal-mamati, wa min sharri fitnatil-masihid-dajjal.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would frequently make. It's particularly recommended to recite this dua after the Tashahhud in the final sitting of the prayer, before concluding with the Tasleem. Making it a regular part of your obligatory prayers ensures you're seeking refuge from these immense trials consistently.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. The etiquette of dua is to raise your hands (though not strictly required for this specific dua within prayer), face the Qiblah (if outside of prayer), and be certain of Allah's ability to grant your request. When reciting it in prayer, it's done before the final Tasleem.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking refuge from four profound evils: the torment of the grave, the torment of the Hellfire, the trials and tribulations of this world and the Hereafter, and the specific, devastating trial of the Dajjal. By seeking Allah's protection, we acknowledge our weakness and dependence on Him, trusting in His mercy to safeguard us from these fearsome realities. The Prophet's ﷺ constant practice of this dua highlights its immense importance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): Allah's Messenger ﷺ used to invoke Allah for protection against the punishment of the grave, saying: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa 'adhab an-nar, wa fitnat al-ghina, wa fitnat al-faqr.' (O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of the grave, the punishment of the Fire, the trial of wealth, and the trial of poverty.) Then he mentioned similar narrations. Later, it was narrated to him that 'Fitnat al-Ghinā' (trial of wealth) means the trial of wealth, and 'Fitnat al-Faqr' (trial of poverty) means the trial of poverty. Then he mentioned similar narrations. And he mentioned the trial of the grave, and the trial of the Dajjal. He mentioned the trial of life and the trial of death. And he mentioned seeking refuge from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Hellfire. He mentioned seeking refuge from the trial of the Dajjal.