Dua & Sunnah

Seeking Refuge from the Torment of the Grave

Protection
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 1377

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of Hellfire, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of the Antichrist.

Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa min 'adhab jahannam, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'at, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat ad-dajjal

When to Read

This is a profound dua that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to recite in our prayers, specifically after the Tashahhud and before the Tasleem (salutation). It's a crucial part of our daily supplications, reminding us to constantly seek Allah's protection from the unseen trials that await us.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, understanding the gravity of what you are asking for. Focus your heart on Allah's power to protect you from these immense trials. It's meant to be a part of your regular Salah (prayer).

Virtues & Benefits

By reciting this, we are actively seeking Allah's mercy to shield us from the torment of the grave, which is a reality we will all face. It also encompasses seeking refuge from Hellfire, the trials we experience in this life and the next, and the great tribulation of the Dajjal. The Prophet ﷺ himself made this a regular practice, highlighting its immense importance for our well-being in this world and the hereafter.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of Hellfire, and from the afflictions of life and death, and from the evil affliction of the Dajjal.'
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 1377
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