What Are the Complete Evening Adhkar? Authentic Evening Remembrances from the Sunnah
Discover the complete Evening Adhkar (Azkar Al-Masaa) from the Quran and authentic Sunnah, including Ayat Al-Kursi, the Mu'awwidhat, Sayyid Al-Istighfar, and prayers for protection, forgiveness, and well-being.
Evening Adhkar (Azkar Al-Masaa) are among the most important daily acts of worship for every Muslim. They provide protection by Allah’s permission, bring tranquility to the heart, strengthen faith, and shield believers from harm. The recommended time for reciting the Evening Adhkar begins after the Asr prayer and continues until sunset. If missed, many scholars permit reciting them during the early part of the night.
The Virtues of Evening Adhkar
Reciting the Evening Adhkar daily offers numerous spiritual benefits.
Protection from Harm
These supplications protect the believer from evil, envy, the evil eye, and the whispers of Satan by Allah’s permission.
Inner Peace
Remembering Allah fills the heart with peace, reassurance, and trust in Him.
Great Rewards
Authentic hadiths mention the immense rewards promised to those who consistently observe the daily morning and evening remembrances.
Complete Evening Adhkar
1. Prayer for Protection (Recite Three Times)
"A'udhu bi kalimatillahi at-tammati min sharri ma khalaq." "I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created."
2. Ayat Al-Kursi
Recite Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255) in full.
3. Surah Al-Ikhlas (Three Times)
Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas three times.
4. Surah Al-Falaq (Three Times)
Recite Surah Al-Falaq three times.
5. Surah An-Nas (Three Times)
Recite Surah An-Nas three times.
6. In the Name of Allah (Three Times)
"Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma'a ismihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama', wa huwa As-Sami' Al-'Aleem." "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."
7. Evening Supplication
"Amsayna wa amsal-mulku lillah, walhamdu lillah. La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer. Rabbi as'aluka khayra ma fi hadhihil-laylah wa khayra ma ba'daha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma fi hadhihil-laylah wa sharri ma ba'daha. Rabbi a'udhu bika minal-kasali wa su'il-kibar. Rabbi a'udhu bika min 'adhabin fin-nar wa 'adhabil-qabr."
8. Declaration of Faith (Three Times)
"Raditu billahi Rabban, wa bil-Islami deenan, wa bi Muhammadin ﷺ Nabiyyan." "I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad ﷺ as my Prophet."
9. Sayyid Al-Istighfar (The Master Supplication for Forgiveness)
"Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa Ant. Khalaqtani wa ana 'abduk, wa ana 'ala 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastata't. A'udhu bika min sharri ma sana't. Abu'u laka bini'matika 'alayya wa abu'u bidhanbi faghfir li, fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa Ant."
10. Supplication for Well-Being
"Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afwa wal-'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afwa wal-'afiyata fi deeni wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahummastur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahummahfazni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimali wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'azamatika an ughtala min tahti."
11. Tasbeeh (100 Times)
"SubhanAllahi wa bihamdih." "Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him."
12. Tahlil (10 or 100 Times)
"La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer." "There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner. To Him belongs all dominion and praise, and He has power over all things."
13. Sending Blessings Upon the Prophet ﷺ (10 Times)
"Allahumma salli wa sallim wa barik 'ala Nabiyyina Muhammad." "O Allah, send Your prayers, peace, and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad."
When Should Evening Adhkar Be Recited?
The preferred time begins after the Asr prayer and continues until sunset. If missed, many scholars allow them to be recited during the early evening.
Why Should Muslims Recite Evening Adhkar?
Maintaining the Evening Adhkar strengthens faith, brings peace of mind, protects believers from harm, and helps them end their day with remembrance of Allah and trust in His protection.
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