Authentic Evening Adhkar: Complete Supplications and Remembrances
Learn the authentic evening adhkar reported from Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, including Ayat al-Kursi, the three Quls, Sayyid al-Istighfar, and supplications for protection and well-being
Evening adhkar are among the important acts of remembrance a Muslim can observe at the end of the day. They include praise of Allah, seeking forgiveness, affirming His oneness, and asking for protection and well-being.
Ayat al-Kursi
Muslims may recite Ayat al-Kursi, the 255th verse of Surat Al-Baqarah, as part of their daily remembrance.
Number of times: Once.
Surat Al-Ikhlas and the Two Protective Surahs
Recite:
- Surat Al-Ikhlas: 3 times.
- Surat Al-Falaq: 3 times.
- Surat An-Nas: 3 times.
These three short surahs are among the well-known morning and evening remembrances reported in the Sunnah.
Evening Supplication
“We have reached the evening and the dominion belongs to Allah. Praise belongs to Allah. There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and praise, and He is capable of all things.”
The supplication continues by asking Allah for the good of the night and seeking protection from its evil.
Number of times: Once.
Sayyid al-Istighfar
“O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant. I remain faithful to Your covenant and promise as much as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me and acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.”
Number of times: Once in the evening.
“I Am Satisfied With Allah as My Lord”
“I am satisfied with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad ﷺ as my Prophet.”
Number of times: 3 times.
This remembrance is reported for the morning and evening.
Supplication for Protection
“In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.”
Number of times: 3 times.
This remembrance is reported in narrations graded authentic or sound by a number of hadith scholars.
Supplication for Well-Being
Among the evening supplications is:
“O Allah, grant health to my body. O Allah, grant health to my hearing. O Allah, grant health to my sight. There is no god but You.”
It includes seeking protection from disbelief, poverty, and the punishment of the grave.
Number of times: 3 times.
Supplication for Forgiveness and Well-Being
“O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth...”
This is among the comprehensive supplications reported in the Sunnah.
Seeking Refuge in Allah's Perfect Words
“I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.”
Number of times: 3 times in the evening.
The Remembrance of Tawhid
“There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and praise, and He is capable of all things.”
This is one of the greatest forms of remembrance and may be repeated throughout the evening and at other times.
“Glory Be to Allah and Praise Be to Him”
“Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him.”
Number of times: 100 times.
This is a general remembrance with great virtue and may be recited in the evening.
When Should Evening Adhkar Be Recited?
Evening adhkar are recited during the evening. Many scholars include the period after Asr and into the night, while some individual adhkar have their own specific times.
The important point is to maintain the remembrance with sincerity and attentiveness.
Which Evening Adhkar Are Most Important?
Among the most important remembrances are:
- Ayat al-Kursi.
- Surat Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas three times.
- Sayyid al-Istighfar.
- “We have reached the evening and the dominion belongs to Allah.”
- “I am satisfied with Allah as my Lord...” three times.
- “In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing can cause harm...” three times.
- Supplications for forgiveness and well-being.
- “I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah...” three times.
What are the authentic evening adhkar?
They include Ayat al-Kursi, the three Quls, Sayyid al-Istighfar, supplications for protection, well-being, forgiveness, and remembrance of Allah's oneness.
How many times are the three Quls recited?
Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas are recited three times each.
When should evening adhkar be recited?
They are generally recited during the evening, with some individual remembrances having specific reported times.
Is Sayyid al-Istighfar part of the evening adhkar?
Yes. It is one of the established supplications and is recited once in the evening.
Should all evening adhkar be recited at once?
There is no requirement to recite every remembrance simultaneously. What matters is maintaining the established adhkar and observing the reported repetitions and times.
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