The evening azkar include this remembrance in which the Muslim calls Allah, the bearers of His Throne, His angels, and His creation to witness his affirmation of Allah's oneness and his testimony that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. With it the believer renews his faith in the evening as a witnessing and an affirmation.
O Allah, I have reached the evening bearing witness — and I call to witness the bearers of Your Throne, Your angels, and all Your creation — that You are Allah; there is no deity but You alone, without partner, and that Muhammad is Your servant and Your Messenger.
When to recite
Say it four times in the evening as part of the evening azkar, and likewise in the morning. It is reported that whoever says it, Allah frees him from the Fire.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Evening Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 4 times.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 4 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
How many times is this remembrance said in the evening?
It is said four times in the evening azkar, and you can keep count using the smart counter on this page.
What is the merit of saying it in the evening?
It is reported that whoever says it, Allah frees him from the Fire, so it is a remembrance of great worth by which the Muslim renews the testimony of oneness.
Why does the Muslim call the angels and creation to witness?
To affirm and document his faith, calling the greatest of witnesses — the Throne-bearers, the angels, and all creation — to his declaration of Allah's oneness.