Evening adhkar are among the forms of remembrance through which Muslims remember Allah and turn to Him with supplication and repentance.
They include several Quranic verses and prophetic remembrances, such as Ayat Al-Kursi, Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas, Sayyid Al-Istighfar and the evening supplication beginning with “We have entered the evening and sovereignty belongs to Allah.”
Ayat Al-Kursi
Ayat Al-Kursi is recited once as part of the evening remembrance:
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 earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and 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.
Al-Ikhlas and the Mu'awwidhat
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas are each recited three times.
Surah Al-Ikhlas
Say: He is Allah, One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there anyone comparable to Him.
Surah Al-Falaq
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak, from the evil of what He has created, from the evil of darkness when it settles, from the evil of those who blow on knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies.
Surah An-Nas
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.
Evening Supplication
The following evening supplication is recited once:
We have entered the evening and sovereignty belongs to Allah. Praise belongs to Allah. There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and praise, and He is capable of all things. My Lord, I ask You for the good of this night and the good that follows it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil that follows it. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from laziness and the difficulties of old age. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from punishment in the Fire and punishment in the grave.
Sayyid Al-Istighfar
Sayyid Al-Istighfar is recited once in the evening:
O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no deity except 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.
The prophetic narration regarding Sayyid Al-Istighfar mentions the virtue of saying it with certainty in the evening and dying during that night.
I Am Content With Allah as My Lord
This remembrance is recited three times:
I am content with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, as my Prophet.
In the Name of Allah, With Whose Name Nothing Can Harm
This supplication is recited three times in the evening:
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.
Glory Be to Allah and Praise Be to Him
Among the well-known remembrances is:
Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him.
It is recited 100 times in the stated evening remembrance.
What are the main evening adhkar?
They include Ayat Al-Kursi, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas, Sayyid Al-Istighfar, “I am content with Allah as my Lord,” and other evening remembrances.
How many times are the Mu'awwidhat recited?
Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas are each recited three times.
How many times is Sayyid Al-Istighfar recited?
It is recited once in the evening.
How many times is “I am content with Allah as my Lord” recited?
It is recited three times.
How many times is “Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him” recited?
It is recited 100 times in the listed evening remembrance.
