Among the duas from the Sunnah that the Prophet ﷺ frequently sought refuge with is this comprehensive supplication, in which the believer seeks protection from weakness of character, the punishment of the grave, and the trials of life and death.
Allahumma inni a'oodhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasal, wal-jubni wal-bukhli wal-haram, wa a'oodhu bika min 'adhabil-qabr, wa a'oodhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يتعوذ بهؤلاء الكلمات.
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Meaning
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness and senility, and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death.
When to recite
It can be said at any time; it is reported that the Prophet ﷺ regularly sought refuge with these words, so it is recommended to repeat it frequently, morning and evening.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Duas from the Sunnah 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 things does this dua seek refuge from?
It seeks refuge from incapacity, laziness, cowardice, miserliness, senility, the punishment of the grave, and the trials of life and death.
Did the Prophet ﷺ regularly say this dua?
It is reported that he ﷺ used to seek refuge with these words, indicating their importance and comprehensiveness.
Why is this considered a comprehensive dua?
Because it combines seeking refuge from character flaws and the terrors of the afterlife in a single concise supplication.