Morning adhkar are among the forms of remembrance that Muslims recite at the beginning of the day. They include verses from the Quran as well as supplications and remembrances reported from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
The following is a clear, large-text collection of widely recited authentic morning adhkar, including their recommended repetitions.
Ayat al-Kursi
Recited once
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed.
Allah—there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what lies before them and what is behind them, while they encompass nothing of His knowledge except what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and preserving them does not tire Him. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas
Each surah is recited 3 times
Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there anything comparable to Him.
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak, from the evil of what He has created, from the evil of the darkness when it settles, from the evil of those who blow on knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies.
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the King of mankind, the God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer, who whispers in the hearts of mankind, from among jinn and mankind.
Morning Remembrance: We Have Entered the Morning
Recited once
We have entered the morning and the dominion belongs to Allah. Praise belongs to Allah. There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is capable of all things.
My Lord, I ask You for the good of this day and the good that follows it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this day and the evil that follows it. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from laziness and the hardships of old age. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from punishment in the Fire and punishment in the grave.
Sayyid al-Istighfar
Recited once
O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant. I uphold Your covenant and Your promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your blessing upon me, and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.
Supplication for Forgiveness and Well-Being
Recited once
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. O Allah, conceal my faults, calm my fears, and protect me from before me, behind me, on my right, on my left, and above me. I seek refuge in Your Greatness from being taken unaware from beneath me.
Remembrance of Being Content With Allah
Recited 3 times
I am content with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad ﷺ as my Prophet.
Remembrance for Protection
Recited 3 times
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Remembrance of Reliance Upon Allah
Recited 7 times
Allah is sufficient for me. There is no deity except Him. Upon Him I rely, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.
Remembrance of Gratitude for Blessings
Recited once
O Allah, whatever blessing I or any of Your creation have entered this morning with is from You alone, without partner. To You belongs all praise and all thanks.
Remembrance of Tawhid
Recited 10 or 100 times
There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is capable of all things.
Tasbih
Recited 100 times
Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him.
What Is the Best Time to Recite the Morning Adhkar?
The time for morning adhkar begins after Fajr and extends through the morning. Muslims commonly recite them after the Fajr prayer or during the early part of the day.
Do You Have to Recite All the Morning Adhkar?
There are different morning remembrances with different reported wordings and repetitions. A Muslim may maintain the established adhkar according to what is easy for them while striving to preserve the recommended forms and repetitions.
How Many Times Should Morning Adhkar Be Recited?
The number varies according to the specific remembrance. Some are recited once, others three times or seven times, while certain remembrances are reported with a repetition of one hundred times.
What are the most important morning adhkar?
They include Ayat al-Kursi, Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas, Sayyid al-Istighfar, remembrance of Allah’s oneness, tasbih, and established morning supplications.
How many times are the three Quls recited in the morning?
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas are each recited three times.
Is Ayat al-Kursi part of the morning adhkar?
Yes. Ayat al-Kursi is commonly included among the Quranic verses recited as part of morning remembrance.
When does the time for morning adhkar begin?
The morning adhkar begin after Fajr and extend through the morning.
Can morning adhkar be read from a phone?
Yes. A Muslim may read the adhkar from a phone or an adhkar book while paying attention to reading the wording correctly.
