Fiqh of Dikhr/Adhkar

Dhikr - What is it?DHIKR is the remembrance of Allah. Every time we think of Allah, do Salaah, recite Quran, make a Dua, do Tasbeeh, mention Allah in conversation, we are doing Dhikr. There are also specific ways of doing Dhikr, as the Prophet(sws) taught us.

Importance/Benefits of Dhikr• Allah(swt) says: “O ye who believe! Let not your wealth or your children divert 

you from the 'Dhikr' of Allah. If any act thus, the (severe) loss is their own!” [Surah Munafiqoon, Ayah 9]

• “Those who believe, their hearts find satisfaction in the 'Dhikr' of Allah: for without doubt, (only) in the 'Dhikr' of Allah do hearts find satisfaction!” [Surah Raad, Ayah 28]

• “If anyone withdraws himself from 'Dhikr' of (Allah) Most Gracious, We appoint for him a Shaytaan to be an intimate companion to him! [Surah Zukhruf, Ayah 36]

• And the Prophet(sws) said: “The difference between the one who remembers his Lord and the one who does not, is like the difference between a living and dead body.” [Sahih al-Bukhari 6407]

Why every Morning & Evening?

Because Allah(swt) says in Surah Ahzaab, Ayahs 41-42: “O ye who believe! Celebrate the 'Dhikr' (Remembrance) of Allah and do this (as)much (as possible); And glorify Him Morning and Evening.”

The Timing of the these Supplications

1. Opinion 1: Evening Supplications- From Asr till the SunsetsMorning Supplications – From Fajr till Sunrise

2. Opinion 2: Evening Supplications- From Zenith till the Sunsets, with first part of the nightMorning Supplications – From when dawn breaks until the sun passes the Zenith

3. Opinion 3: Evening Supplications- When Sun passes its Zzenith until halfway through the nightMorning Supplications – From the middle of the night until the time of Zawal

4. Conclusion: All Scholars Agree The best time for these supplications is between Asr and Maghrib in the evening and between Fajr and Sunrise in the morning; However, they differed concerning other times

“And glorify the praises of your Lord before the rising of the sun, and before its setting.” Ta-Ha, Ayah 130“And remember your Lord within yourself with humbleness and fear and without being loud in speech – in the mornings and the evenings,” Why do we recite certain supplications a specific number of times? Surah Al-Araf, Ayah 205

Why recite it a certain number of times?

• We do not know the reason why, but there is a hidden wisdom in following the Sunnah, as Allah(swt) says: “Indeed in the Messenger of Allah you have a good example to follow for him who hopes for (the meeting with) Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah much.” [Quran 33:21]

        “And if you obey him(saw), you will be [rightly] guided.” [Quran 24:54]• The Dhikr as taught by Rasul(saw) is enough for us and we should avoid

innovating in matters of worship, as some people like to say, ‘Recite such and such so many times’, but they have no basis for it.

Ayatul KursiSurah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 255

•Recite this:– Once every Morning & Evening– After every obligatory Salaah– Before you go to bed at night– In your houses

•Benefits/Wisdom:– You will be under Allah’s Protection till the next Salaah– Allah will send an angel to protect you till the night is over– No shaytan or harmful thing will come close to your house

•Proof/Hadith for the above:1. “Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi at the end of every obligatory salaah, he will be under the protection of Allah till the

next salaah.” [Classified as Hassan by Ibn al-Qayyim, as saheeh by Ibn Baz & as weak by al-Albani]2. “Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi after each Prescribed Salaah, nothing will be standing between him and Paradise

except death.” [Nasai’/Tabarani/classified as sahih by al-Albani]3. Story of Ubbay bin Ka’b and the jinn: Ubbay bin Ka’b(ra) stated that he used to have a room of dates. He suspected

that some dates were going missing. Thus one night he stood vigil and saw an animal like a young person. Ubbay(ra) said: “I greeted and received a reply”. I asked, “Who are you? A man or Jinn?” He said, “Jinn. I said, give me you hand”. He outstretched his hands. I noticed that the hand was like that of a dog. Its hair like the hair of the dog. I asked, “Are Jinns created like this?” He said, “The Jinns know that there is none among them who is stronger than me”. I inquired, “Why did you steal?” He replied, “I have come to know that you love to give charity so decided to take some of your food.

“Ubbay(ra) said: “What will save us from you? He said, ‘Ayatul Kursi which is in Surah al-Baqarah. He who reads it at night will be saved from our evil till the morning and he who reads it in the morning will be saved from our evil till the night’.”

Ubbay(ra) said: I went to the Messenger of Allah (sws) in the morning and told him about my story. He(sws) said: “The evil one has said the truth."[Nasai’/Ibn Hibban Tabarni/Al-Hakim] Lesson: Rasul(sws)’s approval of this made the reading of Ayatul Qursi every morning and evening a Sunnah.

4. The same story happened to Abu Huraira(ra)except that the shaytan appeared to him in the shape of a man. [Bukhari] Lesson: Read Ayatul Kursi before you go to bed, Allah will send an angel to protect you till the night is over.

5. The same story happened to Abu Ayoub al-Ansari(ra) with a female jinni (ghoul). [Ahmed/Tirmithi/classified as sahih by al-Albani] Lesson: Recite Ayatul-Kursi in your house and no shaytan will come close to it or anything harmful thing.

The Greatest Ayah in the QuranUbayy bin Ka'b (radiAllahu anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Abu Mundhir! Do you know which Ayah in Allah's Book is the greatest? I said: 'Allah and His messenger know best.' He (peace be upon him) again said: 'Do you know which Ayah in Allah's Book, according to you, is the greatest?' I (Abu Mundhir) replied: ‘It is 'Allah la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum'.[2:255]. Thereupon he (peace be upon him) patted me in the chest and said, ' Rejoice by your knowledge, O Abu Mundhir! (i.e, may this knowledge be a source of respect, honour and benefit to you)'." [Muslim]

The blessings of this verse is apparent from this hadith narrated by Abu Hurayrah. He said: The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.) put me in charge of guarding the zakaah of Ramadaan. Someone came to me and started grabbing (taking illegally) handful of the food. I took hold of him and said, ‘I will take you to the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.).’ He said, ‘I will teach you some words by means of which Allah will benefit you.’ I said, ‘What are they?’ He said, ‘When you go to your bed, recite this aayah: “Allah! Laa ilaaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), Al-Hayyul-Qayyoom (the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists)…” [Surah al-Baqarah, 2:255]. Then Allah will appoint a guard for you who will stay with you and no Shaytan (devil) will come near you until morning.’ The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.) asked me, ‘What did your prisoner do last night?’ I said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, he taught me something, and claimed that Allah would benefit me by it.’ He said, ‘What was it?’ I said, ‘He taught me to recite Aayat al-Kursiy when I go to bed, and said that no Shaytan would come near me until morning, and that Allah would appoint a guard for me who would stay with me.’ The prophet (s.a.w.) said, ‘He told you the truth, although he is an inveterate liar. That was the Shaytan’ [narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3101; Muslim, 505].

The Mu’awwithat/Last 3 SurahsSurah Ikhlaas, Falaq & Naas

Recite these:3 x Morning & Evening3 x after Maghrib & Fajr1 x after Dhuhr, Asr & IshaWhen going to bed every night

Wisdom/Benefits?Provides Protection from bad dreams, jinn, evil whispers, evil eye and everything.

Proofs/Hadiths?

1. Abdullah bin Khubayb (ra) said: “We became thirsty and it had become dark while we were waiting for the Messenger of Allah to lead us in Prayer. Then when he came out, he took me by my hand and said: 'Say’. I was silent. Then he (sws) said again, ‘Say’, so I said, ‘What should I say?’ He said: ‘Say, He is Allah, who is One’ and the two surahs of refuge (al-Falaq and an-Nas) when you enter upon the evening and the morning three times (each). They will suffice you against everything.” [Abu Dawood/Tirmithi/Nasai’/Classified as Hassan by al-Albaani]

2. Uqbah bin ‘Aamir(ra) said: “The Messenger of Allah(sws) has commanded me to recite al-Mu’awithaat at the end of every prayer.” [Sahih Abi Dawood]

3. The Messenger of Allah(sws) said: “O! Ibn Aabis, shall I tell you about the best protection used by those who seek it. He said: Yes, O Messenger of Allah. He(sws) said: “Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak.” and ‘Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind.’ It is included in these two surahs.” [Abu Dawood/classifed by al-Albani]

4. Aisha(ra) reported that whenever the Prophet(sws) went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and blow over them after reciting surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he was able to rub, starting with his head, face and front of his body. He used to do that three times. [Bukhari]

Dua During Salaah

Translated into English as: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of Hell-fire, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the False Messiah."

Recite this:After Tashahud & before Salaam in our Salaah

Wisdom/Benefits:Protection with Allah’s Mercy from:the punishment of the hellfire,the grave,trials of life and deaththe false Messiah

Proof/Hadith of this Dua’:1. The Prophet (sws) said: “When any one of you has finished the last tashahhud, let him seek refuge with Allah from four things and say... (dua as above) [Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1311; Muslim, 588 ]

Tasbih, Tahmeed and Takbeer

SubhaanAllah, Alhumdulillah, AllahuAkbar

Translated as: 'Exalted and far removed is Allah from any weakness or imperfection’'All Praise is for Allah’'Allah is the Greatest'

Recite this:After every obligatory Salaah

Wisdom/Benefit:The reciter will never be disappointed.

Proof/Hadith:1. Ka'b bin 'Ujrah (RA) reported: The Messenger of Allah (sws) said, "There are some words, the reciters of which will never be disappointed. These are: Tasbeeh thirty-three times, Tahmeed thirty-three times and Takbeer thirty-four times; and these should be recited after the conclusion of every prescribed prayer. [Muslim].

At-TahleelTranslated as: "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise and He is Able to do all things."

Transliteration: 'Lã 'ilãha 'illã 'allãhu wahdahu lã shareeka lahu, lahulmulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa `alã kulli shay'in qadeerun'Recite this:

- Ten times in the morning

Benefits/Wisdom:- Allah will forgive you ten of your misdeeds- Allah will give you the reward of freeing ten slaves- Allah will raise you ten degrees- You will be protected from shaitan- When you recite this in the morning, you will have all the reward till the evening and likewise.

Proof/Hadith:1. Allah will write ten Hasanaat (rewards) for whoever recites this ten times in the morning, and forgive him ten misdeeds and give him the reward of freeing ten slaves and protect him from Satan.Whoever recites this ten times in the evening will get this same reward. [Source: An-Nasa'i, its chain of transmission is sound (Sahih). Albani 1/272.]

Abu Hurayrah(ra) narrated that the Prophet(sws) said: "Allah will write one hundred Hasanat for whoever says 'There is no God but Allah alone, He has no partner. To Allah is possession of everything, and to Him all praise is. He is Capable of all things' ten times in the morning, and forgive him one hundred misdeeds. He will have the reward of freeing a slave and will be protected from Satan throughout the day unto dusk. Whoever says it in the evening will have the same reward." [Ahmad 8/704, 16/293. Its chain of transmission is good (Hasan)]

Whoever recites this in the morning, will have the reward of freeing a slave from the Children of Isma'il. Ten Hasanaat (rewards) will be written for him, and he will be forgiven ten misdeeds, raised up ten degrees, and be protected from Satan until evening. Whoever says it in the evening will have the same reward until morning. [Abu Dawud 4/319, 3/957, Ahmad 4/ 60, Ibn Majah 2/331, Ibn Al-Qayyim Zadul-Ma'ad 2/388. Its chain of transmission is sound (Sahih). Al-Albani 1/270.]

1st SupplicationTranslated as: "We have entered upon the morning and and the dominion belongs to Allah*, all the praise is for Allah, there is nothing worthy of worship except for Allah, He is alone having no partner, to Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs the priase and He is Able to do all things. My Lord, I ask you for the good that is in this day** and the good that will come after it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil in this day and the evil that will come after it, My Lord I seek refuge in You from laziness and the hardships of being old, and I seek refuge in Your from the punishment of the Hellfire and the punishment in the grave."* In the evening you say: Amsaynaa wa'amsal-mulku lillaah: "We have entered upon the evening and the dominion belongs to Allah"**And you say: Rabbi 'as'aluka khayra maa fee haathihil-laylati, wa khayra maa ba'dahaa, wa 'a'oothu bika min sharri maa fee haathihil-laylati wa sharri maa ba'dahaa: "My Lord, "I ask You for the good things of this night and of the nights that come after it and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and of the nights that come after it"

Recite this:- Once every Morning & Evening

Wisdom/Benefit:- The servant affirms his belief in the Oneness of Allah and Praises Him(swt).- The servant seeks the good of the day- The servant seeks refuge in Allah from evil, laziness, hardships of old age and from the punishment of

Hell-fire and the grave.

Proof/Hadith of this dua’:1. Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar(ra) that the Messenger of Allah(sws) used to recite the following dua’ in

the evening: “...the dua’, and he used to recite the same in the morning.” [Saheeh Muslim]

2nd SupplicationTranslated as: "O Allah, by You we enter the morning and by You we enter the evening, by You we live and and by You we die, and to You is the Final Return".

Transliteration: 'Allaahumma bika 'asbahnaa, wa bika amsayna, wa bika nahyaa, wa bika namootu, wa 'ilaykan-nushoor.'

When you say this in the evening you should say: "Allaahumma bika 'amsaynaa wa bika 'asbahnaa, wa bika nahyaa, wa bika namoot, wa 'ilaykal-maseer: "O Allah, You bring us the end of the day as You bring us its beginning, You bring us life and you bring us death, and to You is our final destination."

Recite:Once every Morning & Evening

Wisdom/Benefit:All our achievements and movements happen only with the Will of Allah, thus emphasizing tawakkul.

Proof/Hadith of this dua’:1. Related by al-Bukhari in al-dab al-Mufrad. It was classified as saheeh by al-baani and by Ibn Baaz in at-Tuhfah. It was

also related by Tirmidhi, Ahmed and Abu Dawood.

3rd SupplicationTranslated as: "O Allah, You are my Lord, there is none worthy of worship but You. You created me and I am Your slave. I am upon Your covenant and Your promise to the best of my ability. I seek Your Protection from the evil that I have done. I admit to Your blessings upon me, and I admit my sins to You. So forgive me, for no-one forgive sins but You."

Transliteration: 'Allaahuma 'anta rabbee, Laa 'Ilaaha 'Illaa 'Anta, Khalaqtanee wa 'anaa 'abduka, wa 'anaa 'alaa 'ahdika wa wa'dika mas-tatatu, a'oodhu bika min sharri maa sanatu, 'aboo'u laka bini'matika 'alayaa, wa 'aboo'u bidhanbee fagfir lee, fa'innahu laa yaghfirudh-dhunooba 'illaa 'anta.'

Wisdom/Benefit: This is the Master Dua for Forgiveness and the reciter will be from the People of Paradise

Proof/Hadith of the Dua:1. This dua’ is called the Master supplication of seeking forgiveness. Allah’s Messenger(sws) said about it: “Whoever

recites it in the daytime with full conviction when he recites it, then dies that day before entering upon the evening he will be from the People of Paradise, and whoever recites it in the evening with full conviction when he recites it; then he dies before entering upon the morning he will be from the People of Paradise.” [Saheeh al-Buhari]

4th SupplicationTranslated as: "O Allah, I have entered a new morning and call upon You and the bearers of Your Throne, upon Your angels and all creation to bear witness that surely You are Allah, there is none worthy of worship but You Alone, You have no partners and that Muhammed is Your slave and Your Messenger."

Transliteration: 'Allaahumma 'innee 'asbahtu 'ush-hiduka wa 'ush-hidu hamalata 'arshika, wa malaa'ikataka wajamee'a khalqika, 'annaka 'antallaaahu laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'anta 'wahdaka laa shareeka laka, wa 'anna muhammadan 'abduka wa rasooluka.'

Recite:4 times every morning OR evening

Wisdom/Benefit:Safety from Hellfire

Proof/Hadith of this dua:1. Allah’s Messenger(sws) said: “Whoever recites it once in the morning or in the evening, Allah will spare one quarter of

him from the Fire. If he says it twice, Allah will save one half of him from the Fire. If he says it twice, Allah will save one half of him from the Fire. If he says it three times, Allah will save three quarters of him from the Fire, and if he recites it four times, Allah will free him from the Fire completely.” (meaning that day or night).

[Abu Dawood collected this hadith & did not comment on it. It was graded as Hadith Hassan by Ibn Al-Qayyim, Al-Munthiri, Ibn Hajar & by Ibn Baaz in his book at-Tuhfah. An-Nawawi said this hadith has a ‘good Isnaad’. Al-Albaani classified it as ‘weak’. We choose to go with the statements of the majority of scholars and keep saying this beautiful dua everyday.]

5th SupplicationTranslated as: "O Allah, whatever blessing has come to me or anyone else from Your creation this morning is from You Alone. You have no partner. To You is all praise and thankfulness."

Transliteration: 'Allaahumma maa 'asbaha bee min ni'matin 'aw bi'ahadin min khalqika faminka wahdaka laa shareeka laka, falakal-hamdu wal lakash-shukru.'

Recite:Once every Morning & Evening

Wisdom/Benefit:If you are grateful, Allah will increase His favours on you, as Allah says: “...If you are grateful, I will surely increase you in favour,” [Surah Ibrahim, Ayah 7]

Recognising that Allah is the only source of all bounty and blessings will boost our reliance on Him and help us achieve freedom of our souls: Tawheed ar-Rububiyah.

Tawheed ar-Rububiyah is the best cure for many problems, i.e.: peer pressure, low self esteem, fear of rejection, fear of public speaking, social anxiety, showing off & more.

Proof/Hadith:1. The Messenger of Allah(sws) said: “Whoever recites (this supplication) in the morning, then he has offered the thankfulness of the day, and whoever recites the same in the evening, he has conveyed gratitude for that evening.” [Abu Dawood, Ibn Hibaan and was classified as Hassan by Ibn Baaz].

6th SupplicationTranslated as: "O Allah, make me healthy in my body. Oh Allah preserve for me my hearing. Oh Allah preserve for me my sight. There is none worthy of worship with truth but You. O Allah I seek refuge in You from disbelief and poverty and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave. There is none worthy of worship but You."

Transliteration: 'Allahumma' 'aafinee fee badanee, Allahumma 'aafinee fee sam'ee, Allahumma 'aafinee fee basaree, Laa 'ilaaha' 'illaa 'anta. Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oodhu bika minal-kufri, walfaqri, wa 'a'oodhu bika min 'adhaabil-qabri, laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta.

Recite:Three times every Morning and Evening

Wisdom/Benefit:Purifies & reaffirms one’s Tawheed

Good health from Allah

Protection with Allah from disbelief, poverty and punishment in the grave

Proof/Hadith of Dua:1. Narrated by AbdurRahman ibn Abee Bakra(ra): The son asked his father, why do you recite this dua every morning and

evening. The father replied: “I heard the Messenger of Allah(sws) using these words in his dua and like to follow his sunnah.” [Classified as hassan by Ibn Haja, Al-Albaani & Ibn Baaz in his tuhfah. Collected by Abu Dawood, Ahmed, An-Nasai in Amal Alyawm wa allailah & by Al-Bukhari in Al-Adab al-Mufrad].

But remember, we must also take care of the health that Allah has bestowed on us by eating healthy and living a healthy lifestyle. Don’t expect that a mere recitation of this dua whilst eating McDonalds 3 times a day, smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol or lots of fizzy drinks will give us good health.

7th SupplicationTranslated as: "Allah is sufficient for me. There is none worthy of worship, but Him. I have placed my trust in Him and He is the Lord of the Majestic Throne."

Transliteration:'Hasbiyallaahu laa 'ilaaha 'illaahuwa 'alayhi tawakkaltu, wa huwa rabbul-arshil-adheem.'

Recite this:Seven times Every Morning and Evening

Wisdoms/Benefits:Acknowledging one's complete reliance on Allah (tawakkul), whilst maintaining and seeking the means to achieve.

Enourages one to proceed in doing good action without fearing or dreading anyone but Allah.

Allah will love him and suffice him in whatever he is trying to achieve

Challenge: Take action but do not rely on it. Place your trust fully on Allah

Proof/Hadith:1. Abu Addarda(ra) said: “Whoever recited this dua 7 times in the morning and in the evening, Allah will suffice him

anything that concerns him.”

[It was collected by Ibn Assuni, Abu Dawood. The hadith of Abu Dawood is Mawqoof. Ibn Baaz, Shu’aib and AbdelKader Arnaout classified its isnaad as saheeh]. NB: Hadith Mawqoof: Statement made by a Sahaabi. Hadith Marfou: Statement made by Rasool(sws). Mawqoof is as authentic as Marfou as a Sahaabi would only make such a statement if he heard if from Rasul(sws)

2. Ibn Abbas(ra) said: “The dua (as above) was the last word of Ibrahim(as) after he was thrown in the fire, and it was recited by Muhammed(sws) when people told them (the hypocrites) “Verily the people are gathering against you, so fear them”. [Bukhari]

3. See also: Surah Ale Imran 3:174, 159; Surah Az-Zumar 39:36-38; Surah At-Talaaq 65:3

8th SupplicationTranslated as: "O Allah, I seek Your forgiveness and Your protection in this world and the next. O Allah, I seek Your forgiveness and Your protection in my religion, in my worldly affairs, in my family and in my wealth. O Allah, conceal my secrets and preserve me from anguish . O Allah , guard me from what is in front of me and behind me , from my left , and from my right , and from above me . I seek refuge in Your Greatness from being struck down from beneath me."

Transliteration: 'Allaahumma 'innee 'as'alukal-'afwa wal'aafiyata fid-dunyaa wal'aakhirati, allahumma 'innee 'as'-aslukal-afwa wal'aafiyata fee deenee wa dunyaaya wa 'ahlee, wa maalee, Allaahum-mastur 'awraatee, wa 'aamin raw'aatee, Allaahum-mahfadhnee min bayni yadayya, wa min khalfee, wa 'an yameenee, wa 'an shimaalee, wa min fawqee, wa 'a'oothu bi'adhamatika 'an 'ughtaala min tahtee.

Recite this:Once every Morning and Evening

Wisdom/Benefit:Forgiveness of sins

Well-being in this life & the next,

Protection of family & wealth,

Concealment of shortcomings,

Security from fears/worries,

Protection from all harm & evil.

Proof/Hadith:1. Ibn Umar(ra) said: “The Messenger of Allah(sws) used not to miss these supplications in the evening or in the morning...” [Collected by Ahmed, Abu Dawood, an-Nasai’ & Ibn Majah. It was classified as Saheeh by al-Hakim, ibn Hibban, an-Nawawi, Ibn Baaz & al-Albaani]

9th SupplicationTranslated as: "O Allah, Knower of the unseen and evident, Maker of the heavens and the earth, Lord of everything and its Possessor, I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but You. I seek refuge in you from the evil of my soul and from the evil of shaytan and his helpers/shirk/plots. I seek refuge in You from bringing evil upon my soul and from harming any Muslim.”

Transliteration: 'Allaahumma 'Aalimal-ghaybi wash-shahaadati faatiras-samaawaati wal'ardhi, rabaa kulli shay 'in wa maleekahu, 'ash-hadu 'an laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta, 'a'oodhu bika min sham nafsee, wa min sharrish-shaytaani wa shirkihi, wa 'an 'aqtarifa 'alaa nafsee soo'an, 'aw 'ajurrahu 'ilaa Muslimin'

Recite this:Once every Morning and Evening and when retiring to bed.

Wisdom/Benefit:One uses the Beautiful Names of Allah to call upon Allah: Al-Aa’lim: The All Knowing, Al-Faatir: The Maker, Ar-Rabb: Lord,

Al-Maleek: The Possessor.

Refuge with Allah from all evil and shirk

Protection from harming any Muslim

Proof/Hadith:1. Narrated Abu Hurairah(ra) that Abu Bakr(ra) said: “Oh Messenger of Allah(sws), teach me few words I should recite in

the morning and evening. He said: “Say (the dua aside), say it in the morning, in the evening and when you go to bed.” [Ahmed/Abu Dawood/Tirmidhi and was classified as saheeh by an-Nawawi, Ibn al-Qayim & other scholar]

10th SupplicationTranslated as: "In the Name of Allah, Who with His Name nothing can cause harm neither in the earth nor in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing."

Transliteration: 'Bismillaahil-ladhee laa yadhurru ma'as-mihi shay'un fil-'ardhi wa laa fis-samaa'i wa Huwas-Samee 'ul- 'Aleem.'

Recite this:3 times every Morning and Evening

Wisdom/Benefit:Protection with Allah from afflictions & calamities

Proof/Hadith:1. Narrated Aban ibn Othman who said: I heard Othamn ibn Affan(ra) saying: The Messenger of Allah(sws) said:

“Whoever recites it (the dua) three times in the morning of every day and the evening of every night, nothing will cause him any harm.” Or “He will not be afflicted by a sudden calamity till the morning and whoever recites it in the morning will not be afflicted by a sudden calamity till the evening.”

Aban was afflicted by some paralysis and when a man who heard the tradition began to look at him, he said to him: Why are you looking at me? I swear by Allah, I did not tell a lie about Othman, nor did Othman tell lie about the Prophet(sws), but that day when I was afflicted by it, I became angry and forgot to say them.” [Abu Dawood 5088] Collected by Tirmidhi 3388, classified by him as Saheeh, as well by ibn al-Qayyim, ibn-Baaz & al-Albaani in saheeh at Tagheeb 655]

2. Al-Qurtubi(ra) reported a similar story, he stated: “Since I heard this narration, I have acted upon it and nothing has harmed me until I left it off. When I left it off, I was stung by a scorpion in the city at night, and I remembered that I forgot to seek refuge in Allah with those words.”

Similar to 10th SupplicationTranslated as: "I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from the evil of what He has created."

Transliteration: 'A'oodhu bikalimaatil-laahit-taammaati min sharri maa khalaqa.'

Recite this:3 times every Evening and when one stops at a new place at any time, night or day

Wisdom/Benefit:Protection from afflictions and calamities

Proofs/Hadith:1. Abu Hurairah(ra) narrated that a man came to the Prophet(sws) and said, “O Messenger of Allah! Yesterday I was

bitten by a scorpion.” The Prophet(sws) said to him, “Had you said when you reached the evening: I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from the evil of what He has created, you would not have been harmed.” [Saheeh Muslim 2709]

2. Narrated Abu Hurairah(ra) that the Prophet(sws) said: “Whoever recites this dua 3 times in the evening, he will be protected from the stings of harmful insects or reptiles.” [Tirmidhi 3604, Ibn Majah and was classified as Saheeh by Ibn Hibaan & al_Albaani in Saheeh al-Jami’ 6427].

3. Suhail ibn Abee Saleh [one of the narrators of this hadith in the chain of at-Tirmidhi said: ‘My family members have learned this dua’ and kept reciting it every night. A young in the family was stung [by a snake or scorpion] and did not feel any pain.”

4. Khawla bint Hakeem (ra) narrated that she heard the Messenger of Allah(sws) saying: “Whoever visited an abode and said: “I seek refuge in the Most Perfect Words of Allah, from the evil of what He has created,2 no harm shall befall him until he departs from that place.” [Narrated by Muslim 2708]

11th SupplicationTranslated as: "I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion and with Muhammad(sws) as my Prophet.”

Transliteration: 'Radheetu billahi rabba, wa bil-islaami deena, wa bi-Muhammadin (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallama) Nabiyyan.'

Recite this:3 times every Morning and Evening

Wisdom/Benefit:Rasul(sws) has promised the reciter of these words to be his guarantor on the of Day of Judgement and to take his hand

and not leave him till he enters Jannah

Whoever recites this 3 times morning and evening, will be pleased on Day of Resurrection

Whoever recites these words and believes in them, Jannah will be mandatory upon him and he will taste the sweetness of Iman

He who recites these words after Adhan, his minor sins will be forgiven

Gives us a sense of security through an Islamic Identity, not through material possessions, family lineage, beauty, or race etc.

Proofs/Hadiths:1. There is no Muslim servant who says in the morning and the evening three times: I am pleased with Allah as my Rabb, and with Islam as my religion and with Muhammed(sws) as a

Prophet, except that it will be a right upon Allah to please him on the Day of Judgement.” [Ahmed, Abu Dawood 5072, Ibn Maajah, Tirmidhi. Classified as Saheeh by al-Haakim, an-Nawawi, ath-Thahabi & classified as Hassan by ibn Hajar & Ibn Baaz in ‘Tuhfatul-akhyaar. Classified as weak by al-Albaani in Dhaeef al Jami 5734]

2. Narrated Abu Said al-Khudri(ra), the Messenger of Allah(sws) addressed him saying: Oh Aba Said! Whoever is pleased with Allah as his Lord, with Islam as his religion and with Muhammed(sws) as a Prophet, Jannah would be mandatory for him”. [Saheeh Muslim 1884]

3. “Whoever says in the morning: “I am pleased...(the same statement), then I will be his guarantor and indeed I will take him by his hand until I help him enter Jannah.” [Classified as Saheeh by al-Albaani 2686 & classified as Hassan by al-Haithami & al-Munthiri]

4. “Whoever says when he hears the Adhan: And I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, Him Alone without any partner and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. I am pleased with Allah as my lord, with Muhammad as a Messenger and with Islam as my religion. His sins will be forgiven.” [Saheeh Muslim 386]

***Our first identity, should be our Islamic Identity: “The strongest link of faith is to love someone in order to gain the pleasure of Allah...” [al-Iman by Ibn Abee Shaybah & it is Hassan]

12th SupplicationTranslated as: “O Ever living One, Oh Eternal One, by Your Mercy I call on You to set right all my affairs. Do not place me in charge of my soul for even the blinking of an eye.”

Transliteration: 'Yaa hayyu yaa Qayyoomu birahmatika 'astagheethu 'aslih lee sha'nee kullahu wa laa takilnee 'ilaa nafsee tarfata 'aynin.'

Recite this:Once every Morning and Evening

Wisdom/Benefit:You hand over your matters completely to Allah, trusting Him and expecting good in all that He decides for you, hence

removing depression and suffering from your lives,

This dua possibly contains the Greatest Names of Allah: Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayoom,

This is the advice of the best father to his beloved daughter Fatima(ra)

Proof/Hadith:1. It was a habit not to sleep after Fajr, so when Rasul(sws) went to see his daughter Fatima after Fajr, she had gone back

to sleep. So he(sws) awoke her and asked her why she had gone back to sleep. She replied that it was because she had not slept well. And the Rasul(sws) replied as narrated by Anas bin Malik(ra): “What is preventing you from listening to my advice? Keep saying in the morning and the evening: (the dua aside)” [Classified as Saheeh by al-Hakim, at-Thahabi, al-Munthiri & classified as Hassan by al-Albaani ]

But remember, tie your camel first, then have tawakkul!

13th SupplicationTranslated as: "We have entered a new day and with it all the dominion which belongs to Allah, Lord of all that exists. Oh Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this day, its help, its victory, its light, its blessings and its guidance. I seek refuge in You from the evil that is in it and from the evil that follows it."

Transliteration: 'Asbahnaa wa 'asbahal-mulku lillaahi Rabbil-'aalameen, Allaahumma 'innee 'as'aluka khayra haadhal-yawmi: Fathahu wa nasrahu wa noorahu, wa barakatahu, wa hudaahu, wa'a'oodhu bika min sharri maafeehi wa sharri maa ba'dahu'.

Recite this:Once very Morning and Evening

Wisdom/Benefit:Reciter affirms his faith in Allah as the Lord of all that exists,

Allah will bless you with the Goodness, the Help, the Victory, the Light, the Blessings & the Guidance of the day,

You will have Allah’s Protection from all evil of the day.

Proof/Hadith:1. Narrated Abu Malik al-Asha’ri (ra) that the Messenger of Allah (sws) said: “One of you should say in the morning: ‘...

(the dua) and he should say the same in the evening.” [Abu Dawood 5084 & it was classified as Hassan by Ibn al-Qayyim in Zaad al-Maad & by al-Albaani is Saheeh al-Jami 352]

14th SupplicationTranslated as: "We have entered a new day upon the natural religion of Islam, the word of sincere devotion, the religion of our Prophet Muhammed(sws), and the faith of our father Ibrahim. He was upright (in worshipping Allah) and a Muslim. He was not of those who worship others besides Allah."

Transliteration: 'Asbahnaa 'Alaa fitratil-'Islaami wa 'alaa kalimatil-'ikhlaasi, wa 'alaa deeni Nabiyyinaa Muhammadin (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallama), wa 'alaa millati 'abeenaa 'Ibraaheema, haneefan Musliman wa maa kaana minal-mushrikeen'.

Recite this:Once every Morning and Evening

Wisdom/Benefit:Shaitan’s aim is to deviate people from their ‘fitrah’: natural religion of Ibrahim(as), so this statement challenges

shaytan’s efforts, It also confirms our faith in Allah.

Proof/Hadith:1. Narrated Abdur-Rahman ibn Abzah(ra) that the Prophet(sws) used to say in the morning and the evening: “...(the

dua)...” [Ahmed & Tabarani. Classified as Saheeh by an-Nawawi, Ibn Baaz & al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jami 4674)

15th SupplicationTranslated as: "Glory is to Allah and all Praise is to Him" or "Allah is free from all imperfection and His is all Praise.”

Transliteration: 'Subhaan Allaahi wa bihamdihi.'

Recite:100 times every Morning and Evening

Wisdom/Benefit:Light to recite, but heavy with reward,

Allah loves for you to recite these words,

The reciter will have a palm tree planted for him in Paradise,

The one who recites this 100 times daily, will be forgiven all his sins (hence also a form of istigfaar),

If you cannot pray Tuhajjud, or spend in the way of Allah, or fight your enemy, then recite this frequently,

It is more beloved to Allah than a mountain of gold spent in the sake of Allah,

Reciting it provides relief from hardship,

Reciting this will quench one’s hunger during the time of ad-Dajjal

15th SupplicationProof/Hadith:1. Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "There are two phrases that are light on the tongue but heavy on the scale of rewards and are dear to (Allah) the Gracious One. These are, subhanallah wa bi-hamdihi (All Glory is to Allah and all Praise to Him), and subhanallah al-azim (Glorified is Allah, the Great).'' [Muslim, Bukhari & Tirmidhi]

2. Abu Dharr(ra) reported that the Prophet(sws) said: “'Shall I tell you the words that Allah loves the most?' I said, 'Yes, tell me, O Messenger of Allah.' He said: 'The words most dear to Allah are Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi (Glorified is Allah with all praise due to Him)'.” [Muslim 2731]. In a different version: The Messenger of Allah (sws) was asked: ‘What is the best type of speech? He said: “What Allah has chosen for his angels or His servants: Subhaan-Allahi wa bihamdih”.

3. Jabir reported that the Prophet(sws) said: "Whoever says Subhan-Allah-al-Adheem wa bihamdihi (Glorified is Allah, the Great, with all praise due to Him), will have a palm tree planted for him in Paradise.'' [Tirmidhi]

4. Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever says, ‘Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi,’ one hundred times a day, will be forgiven all his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea. [Bukhari 6405]

5. Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (sws) as saying: “Whoever recites in the morning and in the evening (this tasbih) one hundred times, he would not bring on the Day of Resurrection anything excellent than this except one who utters these words or utters more than these words. [Muslim]

6. Narrated Aisha(ra) that the Messenger of Allah(sws) used to frequently say: ‘Subhaan Allahi wa bihamdihi Astagfirullah was Atoub ilaih.’ She stated: So I said: ‘Oh Messenger of Allah, I see you frequently repeating the following: ‘(the above dhikr)’. So he(sws) said: ‘My Lord has informed me about a sign that I will see it happening in my Ummah and when I see it; I should keep repeating that statement. I saw this sign: ‘When the victory of Allah has come and the conquest. And you see the people entering into the religion of Allah in multitudes. Then exalt [him] with praise of your Lord and ask forgiveness of Him. Indeed, He is ever Accepting of repentance.” [Muslim 484]

The sign was the conquest of Makkah as stated in Surah Nasr; and that was revealed as a sign of the coming death of the Prophet(sws). Allah chose for him(sws) to recite this tasbih as a Mercy as he neared his(sws) death.

7. “Whoever could not perform the night prayer, or could not spend his wealth in the way of Allah, or could not fight his enemy, the let him recite frequently ‘Subhaan Allahi wa bihmadih’, for verily, it is more beloved to Allah than a mountain of gold spent in the sake of Allah”. [Saheeh at-Targeeb 1541]

8.“And had he not been of those who exalt Allah, he would have remained inside its belly until the Day they are resurrected”. [As-Saffat, Ayah 143-44]

Mix Tasbeeh with Tawbah as Yunus(as) did. Amplify Istigfaar with Tasbeeh.

9. The Prophet(sws) was describing hardship during the time of ad-Dajjal. Aisha(ra) asked: “What will be their food on that day? He(sws) said: “What the angels are satisfied with, at-Tasbeeh, at-Takbeer, at-Tahmeed and at-Tahleel.” [As-Silsilah As-Saheeha 3079]

Misc Supplication:Before Going to Bed

Allah, the Exalted, says: “Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and day are signs for those of understanding–who remember Allah while standing, sitting and [lying] on their sides” (Qur’an, 3:190-191).

From the Qur’an:

Ayat al-Kursi (Qur’an, 2:255).

Benefit: Whoever reads Ayat al-Kursi when (s)he lies down to sleep will have protection from Allah, and Satan will not come near him/(her) until morning. [Bukhari]

The Last Two Ayas of Surat al-Baqarah (Qur’an, 2:285-286).

Benefit: These two ayat will be sufficient for anyone who recites them before sleeping. [Bukhari & Muslim]

The Last Three Chapters of the Qur’an (112, 113, and 114).

Etiquette: When going to bed every night, the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص would cup his hands together, blown into them, and recite the last three chapters of the Qur’an. Then, he would wipe over his entire body (as much as possible) with his hands, beginning with his head and face, and then the rest of his body. He would do this three times. [Bukhari & Muslim]

Misc Supplication:Before Going to Bed

Other Adhkār and Supplications:

1. “Bismik-Allāhumma amūtu wa ahyā.”

With Your Name, O Allah, I expire and return to life. [Bukhari]

2. “Allāhumma qinī adhābak yawma tab athu ibādak” (three times).ʿ ʿ ʿO Allah, protect me from Your punishment on the day You resurrect Your servants. [Tirmidhi]

3. SubhānAllah (33 times), Alhamdu lillah (33 times), and Allāhu Akbar (34 times).

Exalted is Allah, All Praise is to Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. [Bukhari & Muslim]

4. “Alhamdu lillāhi’l-lathī at amanā wa saqānā wa kafānā wa āawānā fakam mimman lā kāfiya ʿlahu wa lā mu’wī.”

All praise is to Allah, Who fed us and gave us to drink, and Who is sufficient for us and has sheltered us — for how many have none to suffice them or shelter them. [Muslim]

Misc Supplication:Before Going to Bed

5. “Bismika rabbī wada tu jambī wabika arfa uh fa’in amsakta nafsī far amhā wa’in arsaltahā ʿ ʿ ḥfa fadh-hā bimā ta fadhu bihi ibādaka’l-sālihīn.”ḥ ḥ ʿIn Your name my Lord, I lie down and in Your name I rise, so if You take my soul then have mercy upon it, and if You return my soul then protect it in the way You (protect) Your righteous servants. [Bukhari & Muslim]

6. “Allāhumma aslamtu nafsī ilayk, wafawwa tu amrī ilayk, wawajjahtu wajhī ilayk, wa’alja’tu ḍdhahrī ilayk, raghbatan warahbatan ilayk, la malja’a walā manjā minka illā ilayk, āmantu bikitābika’l-lathī anzalta wabinabiyyika’l-lathī arsalt.”

‘O Allah, I submit my soul to You, and I entrust my affair to You, and I turn my face towards You, and I totally rely on You, in hope and fear of You. Verily, there is no refuge nor safe haven from You except with You. I believe in Your Book that You revealed, and in Your Prophet whom You sent.’

Etiquette & Benefit: The Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص said: ‘If you take to your bed, then perform ablution as you would for prayer, lie down on your right side, and then say [the supplication above]. Then, if you die, you will die upon the fitrah (natural disposition)—and make these (words) the last of what you say (before sleeping).’ [Bukhari & Muslim]

Misc Supplication:Going to Washroom

Going to Market Place

Visiting the Sick

Getting Dressed

Leaving or Entering Home

Leaving and Entering Mosque

Hearing Adhan

Visiting Grave

Before and Aftering Eating

Etc…….

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