The evening azkar open with Ayat al-Kursi, the greatest verse of the Quran, which keeps the believer under Allah's protection and safeguarded from the devil throughout the night, by His leave. It is the strongest fortification a Muslim recites at the close of the day and the most comprehensive verse on Allah's oneness, majesty, and sustaining care over His creation.
'a'oodhu bial-lhi min ash-shhaytaani ar-rrajeemi Allahu la ilaha 'iilaa hooa al-hayyu al-qayyoomu la ta'khudhuhu sinatun wala nawmun llahu maa fee as-ssamaawaati wamaa fee al-'ardi man dhaa adh-dhee yashfa'u 'indahu 'iilaa bi'iidhnihi ya'lamu maa bayna 'aydeehim wamaa khalfahum wala yuheetoona bishay'in mmin 'ilmihi 'iilaa bimaa shaa' wasi'a kurseeuhu as-ssamaawaati waal'arda wala ya'uwduhu hifdhuhumaa wahooa al-'aleeu al-'adheemu.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
من قالها حين يصبح أجير من الجن حتى يمسى ومن قالها حين يمسى أجير من الجن حتى يصبح.
آية الكرسى - البقرة 255
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Meaning
Allah — there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what lies 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 their preservation does not tire Him. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
When to recite
Recite it once in the evening after Asr or Maghrib as part of the evening azkar. It is also recommended after every obligatory prayer and before sleep for the protection it brings.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Evening Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What is the benefit of reciting Ayat al-Kursi in the evening?
It is reported that whoever recites it in the evening is safeguarded from the jinn until morning, so it becomes a shield and protection throughout the night by Allah's leave.
How many times is Ayat al-Kursi recited in the evening azkar?
It is recited once as part of the evening azkar, and you can keep track using the smart counter on this page.
Is Ayat al-Kursi the same in the morning and evening azkar?
Yes, it is the very same verse (al-Baqarah 255), recited in the morning for protection until evening, and in the evening for protection until morning.