اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hellfire, and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi jahannama, wa a'udhu bika min 'adhabi al-qabri, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat
When to Read
This powerful supplication is part of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ regular prayers, particularly after the Tashahhud in the final sitting of the prayer. It's a constant reminder to seek Allah's protection against the most daunting trials, especially the unparalleled fitnah of the Dajjal. Making it a habit during your prayers ensures you are consistently seeking divine safeguard.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full concentration, especially during the final moments of your obligatory or voluntary prayers. Picture in your mind the gravity of the trials you are seeking refuge from. Understand that the Prophet ﷺ taught this specific wording, so adhering to it is essential.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking refuge with Allah from the Dajjal's fitnah is one of the most crucial acts of worship in the face of his imminent appearance. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized its importance, and by reciting this dua, we are following his Sunnah and safeguarding ourselves spiritually. Allah's protection is the ultimate shield against all evils, seen and unseen.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): Allah's Messenger ﷺ used to supplicate in his prayer, saying: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of Hellfire, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of the Dajjal, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death." (Sahih Muslim 589)