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 torment of the grave, and from the torment 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-qabri, wa min 'adhab jahannama, wa min fitnat al-mahya wal-mafat, wa min sharri fitnat al-masih ad-dajjal
When to Read
This is a powerful supplication the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to recite regularly, particularly after the *tashahhud* in our prayers. It's a profound way to seek Allah's protection in the face of the unseen realities that await us.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, understanding the gravity of what you are asking for. The Prophet ﷺ taught it as part of the *tashahhud*, so it is typically said towards the end of the prayer, before the *tasleem* (salutation). Make it a habit to utter it, internalizing its meaning with each recitation.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge in Allah from the torment of the grave is one of the most crucial supplications we can make. The grave is described as a place of either immense comfort or extreme torment, a prelude to the Day of Judgment. By reciting this dua, we are actively asking the One who controls all outcomes to shield us from this trial. The Prophet's ﷺ emphasis on this specific wording highlights its comprehensive nature, covering the grave, Hellfire, the tests of this life and the hereafter, and the specific trial of the Dajjal.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When any one of you finishes his prayer, let him seek refuge in Allah from four things, by saying: 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 torment of Hell, and from the torment of the grave, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the Dajjal.)' — Sahih al-Bukhari 6306