Many Muslims recite evening adhkar at the end of the day as a way of remembering Allah, seeking forgiveness and asking for peace, protection and well-being.
The authentic morning and evening adhkar include several supplications and forms of remembrance reported from the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
Evening Adhkar for Peace and Relief
Among the well-known forms of remembrance that can be included in the evening routine are:
Ayat Al-Kursi:
Reciting Ayat Al-Kursi from Surat Al-Baqarah is part of the well-known practices of remembrance and protection, while reflecting on Allah’s greatness and relying upon Him.
Surat Al-Ikhlas and the Two Protective Surahs:
Muslims commonly recite Surat Al-Ikhlas, Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas as part of the morning and evening adhkar, based on reports concerning their virtues.
Sayyid Al-Istighfar:
“Allah, You are my Lord; there is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant. I uphold Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge in You from the evil I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me and acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.”
Sayyid Al-Istighfar is recited once in the morning and once in the evening, and an authentic hadith mentions its virtue when it is said with sincere certainty.
Being Content With Allah:
“I am content with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, as my Prophet.” This is traditionally recited three times in the morning and evening.
Hasbi Allah:
“Allah is sufficient for me. There is no deity except Him. Upon Him I rely, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.”
Evening Supplications Before Maghrib
Muslims may recite the evening adhkar during the evening period according to the established religious texts, without restricting remembrance to a single supplication.
One well-known form of remembrance is:
“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.”
A Muslim may also increase remembrance of Allah, seek forgiveness, send prayers upon the Prophet and make personal supplications for matters of this life and the Hereafter.
Among the supplications reported in the Sunnah is:
“O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision and accepted deeds.”
This supplication is reported in connection with the time after the dawn prayer, so it should not be presented as a specifically established evening dhikr without supporting evidence.
Written Evening Adhkar
Some of the well-known authentic evening remembrances include:
- “Allah, You are my Lord; there is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant. I uphold Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge in You from the evil I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me and acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.”
- “I am content with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, as my Prophet” three times.
- “O Allah, whatever blessing has come to me this evening, or to any of Your creation, is from You alone, without partner. To You belongs all praise and thanks.”
- “Allah is sufficient for me. There is no deity except Him. Upon Him I rely, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne” seven 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” three times.
- “O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in this world and the Hereafter.”
- Increasingly saying: “Glory be to Allah, praise be to Allah, Allah is the Greatest, and there is no deity except Allah.”
Do Evening Adhkar Protect From Harm?
Islamic texts mention virtues associated with several morning and evening remembrances, including seeking refuge in Allah and asking Him for safety and protection.
Muslims are encouraged to follow the authentic remembrances reported from the Prophet, while maintaining sincerity, attentiveness and reliance upon Allah. Remembrance itself is not viewed as independent of Allah’s will.
When should evening adhkar be recited?
They are recited during the evening. Scholars have discussed the exact beginning and end of the evening period, so maintaining a regular evening routine is encouraged.
What are the most well-known evening adhkar?
They include Sayyid Al-Istighfar, Ayat Al-Kursi, Surat Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, and supplications such as “I am content with Allah as my Lord.”
How many times is Sayyid Al-Istighfar recited in the evening?
It is recited once in the evening, with an authentic hadith mentioning its virtue when said with sincere certainty.
Can Muslims make supplications that are not specifically reported in the Sunnah?
Yes. Muslims may make personal supplications for lawful matters of this life and the Hereafter.
What is the purpose of evening adhkar?
They provide an opportunity to remember Allah, seek forgiveness, ask for protection and maintain a regular spiritual connection with Him.
