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 punishment of Hellfire, and from the punishment of the grave, 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 'adhabi Jahannam, wa min 'adhabi al-qabr, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat, wa min sharri fitnatil-masihid-Dajjal
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recommended to be recited after the Tashahhud in the prayer, before concluding with the Tasleem. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this to his companions as a way to seek Allah's protection from severe trials, both in this life and the hereafter, including the torment of the grave, which is a terrifying reality we all will face.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, understanding the gravity of what you are seeking refuge from. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. It is a formal part of the prayer, so it should be recited with the same reverence as the rest of your Salah.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge in Allah from the punishment of the grave is a vital act of worship. The grave is described as the first stopping point of the Hereafter, and its conditions can be either a source of immense comfort or severe torment. By reciting this dua, we are actively asking the Most Merciful to grant us ease and protection in that critical stage. The Prophet ﷺ himself made this dua regularly, emphasizing its importance for every Muslim.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to teach them (the companions) to seek refuge in Allah from four things, saying: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi Jahannam, wa min 'adhabi al-qabr, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat, wa min sharri fitnatil-masihid-Dajjal.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hellfire, and from the punishment of the grave, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the False Messiah (Dajjal)). In another narration found in Sahih Muslim (589), it states that this supplication is to be recited after the Tashahhud, before the Tasleem.