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 False Messiah (Dajjal).
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabil-qabri, wa min 'adhabi Jahannama, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat, wa min sharri fitnatil-masihid-Dajjal.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to recite regularly, especially after the Tashahhud in the prayer. It's a profound way to start and end our prayers with a focus on seeking refuge in Allah from the gravest of trials.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt awareness of Allah's power and mercy. Focus on each phrase, contemplating the meaning of seeking refuge from the grave, Hellfire, and the trials of this world and the hereafter. Ensure you are in a state of purity and facing the Qiblah if possible.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is incredibly comprehensive, encompassing refuge from four major evils: the torment of the grave, the torment of Hellfire, the tribulations of life and death, and the deceptive trials brought by the Dajjal. By reciting it, we actively seek Allah's protection in this life and the next. The Prophet ﷺ himself would constantly seek refuge in Allah from these very things, showing us their immense importance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to invoke Allah saying: '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 False Messiah (Dajjal).' (Sahih al-Bukhari 1377, Sahih Muslim 589)