Evening adhkar are among the daily acts of worship that Muslims regularly observe. They include glorifying Allah, affirming His oneness, seeking forgiveness and making supplications, helping bring peace and tranquility to the heart.
The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, taught several forms of remembrance and supplication for the evening, along with Quranic verses and chapters that Muslims commonly recite.
Recommended Evening Adhkar
Among the well-known evening remembrances is:
“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.”
It is recited three times.
Another remembrance is:
“I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, as my Prophet.”
The Muslim may also say:
“O Allah, by You we enter the evening, by You we enter the morning, by You we live and by You we die, and to You is the return.”
Among the recommended forms of remembrance is also saying:
“Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him” one hundred times.
Another well-known remembrance is:
“Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him, as many as His creation, as much as pleases Him, as heavy as His Throne, and as extensive as His words.”
It is recited three times.
The evening adhkar also include affirming Allah’s oneness and praising Him:
“There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He has power over all things.”
Evening Supplications
Evening remembrance includes supplications asking Allah for health, safety, forgiveness and protection from harm.
One of the supplications is:
“O Allah, grant me health in my body, grant me health in my hearing, grant me health in my sight. There is no god 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 no god but You.”
It is recited three times.
Another supplication is:
“O Allah, we seek refuge in You from associating anything with You knowingly, and we seek Your forgiveness for what we do unknowingly.”
A Muslim may also frequently seek forgiveness by saying:
“I seek forgiveness from Allah the Almighty, there is no god but Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer, and I repent to Him.”
Among the comprehensive supplications is:
“O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision and accepted deeds.”
Another well-known supplication is:
“O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, in Your mercy I seek help. Set right all my affairs and do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye.”
Supplication for Forgiveness and Well-Being
One of the comprehensive supplications includes asking Allah for forgiveness and well-being in this life and the Hereafter:
“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.”
The Muslim may also say in the evening:
“We have entered 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 to Him belongs all praise, and He has power over all things.”
Sayyid al-Istighfar in the Evening
One of the most important supplications for seeking forgiveness is 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 of what I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.”
This supplication combines belief in Allah’s oneness, acknowledgment of His blessings, recognition of one’s shortcomings and a sincere request for forgiveness.
Recommended Quran Verses for Evening Adhkar
The Last Two Verses of Surah Al-Baqarah
Muslims commonly recite the final two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, beginning with:
“The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and so have the believers...”
The recitation continues until the end of the chapter.
Ayat al-Kursi
Ayat al-Kursi is among the most important Quranic verses recited as part of daily remembrance:
“Allah—there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep...”
It is Verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah.
Surah Al-Ikhlas and the Two Protective Chapters
Muslims are encouraged to recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas three times in the morning and evening.
Surah Al-Ikhlas begins:
“Say, He is Allah, One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge.”
Surah Al-Falaq begins:
“Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak, from the evil of what He has created.”
Surah An-Nas begins:
“Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the King of mankind.”
Beautiful Evening Duas
A Muslim may ask Allah for whatever is good in this life and the Hereafter. Among the comprehensive supplications is:
“O Allah, I ask You for all good, immediate and later, what I know of it and what I do not know. I seek refuge in You from all evil, immediate and later, what I know of it and what I do not know. O Allah, I ask You for the good that Your servant and Prophet asked You for, and I seek refuge in You from the evil from which Your servant and Prophet sought refuge.”
Another beautiful supplication says:
“O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your female servant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command concerning me is carried out, and Your decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every name belonging to You, by which You have named Yourself, revealed in Your Book, taught to any of Your creation, or kept with You in the knowledge of the unseen, to make the Quran the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the remover of my sadness and the relief of my worries.”
A Muslim may also make personal supplications for mercy, forgiveness, family well-being, relief from distress, healing, lawful provision and a good ending.
The Virtue of Maintaining Evening Adhkar
Remembrance of Allah is one of the greatest acts of worship. Allah says:
“O believers, remember Allah with abundant remembrance, and glorify Him morning and evening.”
Allah also says:
“And the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so—Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward.”
Maintaining evening adhkar helps Muslims renew their connection with Allah, strengthen reliance upon Him, calm the heart and remain consistent in worship.
What are the most important evening adhkar?
They include Ayat al-Kursi, Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, seeking forgiveness, glorifying Allah, affirming His oneness and making supplications.
When should evening adhkar be recited?
They are recited during the evening, according to the times indicated for the individual remembrances.
How many times are the three protective surahs recited?
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas are recited three times in the morning and evening.
What is the virtue of evening adhkar?
They are part of the prescribed remembrance of Allah and help strengthen faith, bring tranquility to the heart and maintain a daily connection with worship.
Can a Muslim make other supplications in the evening?
Yes. A Muslim may ask Allah for lawful good in this life and the Hereafter, provided the supplication does not contain anything prohibited.
