The evening azkar include this fine, comprehensive remembrance by which the Muslim entrusts his affair to Allah and relies on Him, affirming that His will is effective and His power and knowledge encompass all things, while seeking refuge from the evil of his own self and of every creature. A remembrance that fills the heart with reliance and tranquility in the evening.
O Allah, You are my Lord; there is no deity but You. In You I place my trust, and You are the Lord of the Mighty Throne. Whatever Allah wills comes to pass, and whatever He does not will does not happen. There is no might and no power except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great. I know that Allah is capable of all things, and that Allah encompasses all things in knowledge. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my own self and from the evil of every creature whose forelock You hold. Indeed, my Lord is upon a straight path.
When to recite
Say it once in the evening as part of the evening azkar, and likewise in the morning. A fine remembrance gathering reliance upon Allah and the affirmation of His will, power, and knowledge.
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 'Whatever Allah wills comes to pass, and whatever He does not will does not happen' mean?
It means everything that occurs is by Allah's will, and what He does not will never occurs, yielding in the heart submission and reliance upon Allah alone.
What does 'every creature whose forelock You hold' mean?
It means every creature is under Allah's power and control, so the Muslim seeks refuge in Him from the evil of every creature, for none moves except by His leave.
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.