Complete Authentic Evening Adhkar from the Sunnah
Learn the complete authentic evening adhkar from the Sunnah, their virtues, the best time to recite them, and the most important daily supplications for protection and forgiveness.
Evening adhkar are among the most recommended daily acts of remembrance in Islam. They provide spiritual protection, tranquility, and draw a Muslim closer to Allah through authentic supplications taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Authentic Evening Adhkar
Ayat al-Kursi
Recite Ayat al-Kursi once.
Surah Al-Ikhlas
Recite three times.
Surah Al-Falaq
Recite three times.
Surah An-Nas
Recite three times.
Authentic Evening Supplications
"Amsayna wa amsal mulku lillah..." (Once) "Allahumma bika amsayna wa bika asbahna..." (Once) Sayyid al-Istighfar (Once) "Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru..." (Three times) "Allahumma 'afini fi badani..." (Three times) "A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq." (Three times) "SubhanAllahi wa bihamdih." (One hundred times)
When should evening adhkar be recited?
From after Asr until sunset, or early evening if missed.
How many times should the three Quls be recited?
Three times each.
Is Ayat al-Kursi part of evening adhkar?
Yes, it is recited once.
How many times is "Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru..." recited?
Three times.
How many times should "SubhanAllahi wa bihamdih" be recited?
One hundred times.
Best Time to Recite Evening Adhkar
The preferred time begins after Asr prayer and continues until sunset. Scholars also permit reciting them during the early part of the night if missed.
Virtues of Evening Adhkar
Protection by Allah's permission. Inner peace and reassurance. Constant remembrance of Allah. Seeking forgiveness and mercy. Following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
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