اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَعَذَابِ النَّارِ، وَفِتْنَةِ الْقَبْرِ، وَفِتْنَةِ الْغِنَى، وَشَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْفَقْرِ، وَشَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave, and the torment of the Fire, and the trial of the grave, and the trial of wealth, and the evil of the trial of poverty, and the evil of the trial of the False Messiah (Dajjal).
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa 'adhab an-nar, wa fitnat al-qabr, wa fitnat al-ghina, wa shar fitnat al-faqr, wa shar fitnat al-Masih ad-Dajjal.
When to Read
This is a crucial dua to recite before going to sleep. It's part of the Prophet's ﷺ comprehensive supplications for seeking refuge in Allah from various evils and trials, both in this life and the hereafter. Making it a habit before sleep ensures you are under Allah's protection as you rest.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Utter the Arabic words clearly, reflecting on the meaning of each phrase. It's recommended to recite it after performing Wudu (ablution) and before lying down to sleep, perhaps after reciting Ayatul Kursi and the last two Surahs of the Quran (Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas) as well.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking refuge in Allah from some of the most severe torments and trials: the torment of the grave, the torment of the Hellfire, the tests associated with wealth and poverty, and the ultimate test of the Dajjal. By making this supplication, we are asking Allah to shield us from these immense difficulties, both in the period between death and resurrection, and in the eternal abode. It's a profound way to end your day, entrusting your protection to the Almighty.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave, and the torment of the Fire, and the trial of the grave, and the trial of wealth. And I seek refuge in You from the trial of poverty. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the trial of the False Messiah (Dajjal). O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of the trial of the Dajjal.' Another version narrated by 'Aishah: She said that the Prophet ﷺ never slept without reciting the last two Surahs of the Quran and (once) in his sickness, when he could not do so, he used to recite them after his hand touched the place of his body where it hurt. When he became weak, I used to recite them and rub his hand with my own (for the blessing). And the Prophet ﷺ used to say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave.' He used to repeat this supplication three times. He also used to say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of the Hell-Fire.' He used to repeat this supplication three times. He also used to say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the trial of Ad-Dajjal.' He used to repeat this supplication three times. He also used to say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the trial of the grave.' He used to repeat this supplication three times.