Among the duas from the Sunnah is this short, comprehensive supplication asking for Paradise and seeking refuge from the Fire, recited three times. It is reported that Paradise and the Fire respond to whoever repeats it, making it one of the simplest yet most powerful prophetic supplications.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-jannah, wa a'oodhu bika minan-nar.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
قال صلى الله عليه وسلم: «من سأل الله الجنة ثلاث مرات قالت الجنة: اللهم أدخله الجنة، ومن استجار من النار ثلاث مرات قالت النار: اللهم أجره من النار».
رواه الترمذي 2572 والنسائي، وصححه الألباني
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Meaning
O Allah, I ask You for Paradise, and I seek refuge in You from the Fire.
When to recite
It is said three times at any time, and it is recommended to repeat it often after prayers and during times when supplication is answered.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Duas from the Sunnah as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 3 times.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 3 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What is the benefit of asking Allah for Paradise three times?
It is reported that Paradise calls for whoever asks for it three times, asking Allah to admit him, and the Fire calls for whoever seeks refuge from it three times, asking Allah to protect him.
How many times should this dua be repeated?
It is recited three times, and you can track the repetitions with the counter on this page.
Is this one of the short, comprehensive prophetic duas?
Yes, it is one of the shortest duas from the Sunnah yet among the most comprehensive, combining the highest request — Paradise — with refuge from the greatest fear — the Fire.