Among the morning azkar is a comprehensive supplication of reliance and refuge: the believer affirms Allah's lordship, oneness, and his trust in Him, and that whatever Allah wills comes to pass while what He does not will never occurs, then seeks refuge from the evil of his soul and of every creature held by its forelock in Allah's hand.
O Allah, You are my Lord; there is no deity but You. Upon You I rely, and You are the Lord of the Great Throne. Whatever Allah wills comes to pass, and whatever He does not will does not occur; there is no might nor power except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great. I know that Allah is capable of all things and that He has encompassed all things in knowledge. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my soul and from the evil of every creature You hold by its forelock; indeed, my Lord is upon a straight path.
When to recite
Said once in the morning as part of the morning azkar and once in the evening, combining reliance upon Allah with seeking refuge in Him from every evil.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Morning 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 this supplication gather in the morning azkar?
It gathers affirmation of Allah's lordship, oneness, and reliance upon Him, belief that whatever Allah wills comes to pass, then refuge from the evil of the soul and of every creature held by its forelock in Allah's hand, making it one of the most comprehensive supplications of the morning azkar.
How many times is it said?
It is said once as part of the morning azkar, and you can log it with the counter on this page.
What does "You hold it by its forelock" mean?
It means every creature is under Allah's control and management, moving only by His permission, so refuge is sought in Him, the One who governs all things, within the morning azkar.