The evening azkar include this supplication in which the Muslim seeks refuge in Allah, Knower of the unseen and the seen, from the evil of his own self, from the evil of the devil and his call to associate partners with Allah, and from committing wrong against himself or bringing it upon a Muslim. A fortification of the heart and limbs in the believer's evening.
O Allah, Knower of the unseen and the seen, Originator of the heavens and the earth, Lord and Sovereign of everything, I bear witness that there is no deity but You. I seek refuge in You from the evil of my own self, from the evil of the devil and his call to associate partners with Allah, and from committing evil against myself or bringing it upon a Muslim.
When to recite
Say it once in the evening as part of the evening azkar, and likewise in the morning and before sleep. A comprehensive prophetic teaching for seeking refuge from the evil of the self and the devil.
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 does the Muslim seek refuge from in this supplication?
He seeks refuge from the evil of his own self, from the evil of the devil and his call to shirk, and from perpetrating harm against himself or against his fellow Muslim.
Why is 'Knower of the unseen and the seen' mentioned?
As a plea to Allah through His all-encompassing knowledge of every hidden and manifest thing, for He knows best the hidden evils from which the servant seeks refuge.
How many times is it said in the evening azkar?
It is said once, and you can follow your recitation using the counter on this page.