Morning & Evening Duas
Authentic Supplications from the Quran and Sunnah with Benefits
🌅 Morning Duas
Protection Dua (Morning)
أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لاَ إِلَٰهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ. رَبِّ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ مَا فِي هَذَا الْيَوْمِ وَخَيْرَ مَا بَعْدَهُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا فِي هَذَا الْيَوْمِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهُ، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكَسَلِ وَسُوءِ الْكِبَرِ، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابٍ فِي النَّارِ وَعَذَابٍ فِي الْقَبْرِ
Transliteration: Asbahna wa asbahal mulku lillah, walhamdu lillah, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer. Rabbi as'aluka khayra ma fee hatha alyawmi wa khayra ma ba'dahu, wa a'uthu bika min sharri ma fee hatha alyawmi wa sharri ma ba'dahu. Rabbi a'uthu bika minal kasal, wa su'il kibar. Rabbi a'uthu bika min 'athabin fin-nar, wa 'athabin fil-qabr.
Translation: We have reached the morning and at this very time all sovereignty belongs to Allah, and all praise is for Allah. None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without any partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is over all things omnipotent. My Lord, I ask You for the good of this day and the good of what follows it and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this day and the evil of what follows it. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from laziness and senility. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from torment in the Fire and punishment in the grave.
Reference: Muslim
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Provides comprehensive protection throughout the day
- • Acknowledges Allah's sovereignty and seeks His blessings
- • Protects from laziness and helps maintain productivity
- • Seeks refuge from the punishment of the grave and hellfire
- • Establishes a strong spiritual connection at the start of the day
- • Brings peace of mind and reduces anxiety about the future
Surat Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ﴿١﴾ اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ ﴿٢﴾ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ ﴿٣﴾ وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ ﴿٤﴾
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ ﴿١﴾ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ ﴿٢﴾ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ ﴿٣﴾ وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ ﴿٤﴾ وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ ﴿٥﴾
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ ﴿١﴾ مَلِكِ النَّاسِ ﴿٢﴾ إِلَٰهِ النَّاسِ ﴿٣﴾ مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ ﴿٤﴾ الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ ﴿٥﴾ مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ ﴿٦﴾
Translation: Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, Nor is there to Him any equivalent."
Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak, From the evil of that which He created, And from the evil of darkness when it settles, And from the evil of the blowers in knots, And from the evil of an envier when he envies."
Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, The Sovereign of mankind, The God of mankind, From the evil of the retreating whisperer - Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind - From among the jinn and mankind."
Reference: Recite three times in the morning and evening (Abu Dawud)
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Provides complete protection from all forms of evil and harm
- • Protects from magic, evil eye, and envy
- • Shields from whispers of Satan and evil thoughts
- • Strengthens faith through declaration of Allah's oneness
- • Brings spiritual purification and peace of mind
- • The Prophet ﷺ said these chapters are sufficient for all needs
- • Reciting three times provides protection until the next recitation time
Ayatul Kursi
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ
Translation: Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Reference: Whoever recites this in the morning will be protected until evening, and whoever recites it in the evening will be protected until morning. (Nasai)
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Provides divine protection from morning until evening (or evening until morning)
- • Protects from all forms of harm, seen and unseen
- • Brings Allah's special guardianship over the reciter
- • Strengthens faith through contemplation of Allah's attributes
- • Protects from Satan and evil influences
- • Brings peace and tranquility to the heart
- • The Prophet ﷺ called it the greatest verse in the Quran
- • Angels are assigned to protect whoever recites it regularly
Seeking Forgiveness and Paradise
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لاَ إِلَٰهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ، وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لاَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ
Transliteration: Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana abduka, wa ana 'ala ahdika wa wa'dika ma istata'tu, a'udhu bika min sharri ma sana'tu, abu'u laka bini'matika 'alayya, wa abu'u bidhanbi faghfir li fa innahu la yaghfiru adh-dhunuba illa anta.
Translation: O Allah, You are my Lord, there is none worthy of worship but You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I abide by Your covenant and promise as best I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of which I have committed. I acknowledge Your favor upon me, and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for verily none can forgive sins except You.
Reference: The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Whoever says this with conviction in the evening and dies that night will enter Paradise; and whoever says it with conviction in the morning and dies that day will enter Paradise.' (Bukhari)
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Guaranteed entry to Paradise if recited with conviction before death
- • Provides complete forgiveness of sins when said sincerely
- • Strengthens the bond between servant and Creator
- • Develops humility and recognition of one's dependence on Allah
- • Brings inner peace through acknowledgment of Allah's blessings
- • Protects from the consequences of past mistakes and sins
- • Called 'Sayyid al-Istighfar' (Master of Seeking Forgiveness)
- • Purifies the heart and prepares it for worship
Gratitude for Body and Sustenance
اللَّهُمَّ مَا أَصْبَحَ بِي مِنْ نِعْمَةٍ أَوْ بِأَحَدٍ مِنْ خَلْقِكَ فَمِنْكَ وَحْدَكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ، فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ وَلَكَ الشُّكْرُ
Transliteration: Allahumma ma asbaha bi min ni'matin aw bi'ahadin min khalqika faminka wahdaka la shareeka laka, falakal hamdu wa lakash-shukr.
Translation: O Allah, whatever blessing has come to me or to any of Your creation this morning is from You alone, without partner, so for You is all praise and unto You all thanks.
Reference: Recite once in the morning (Abu Dawud)
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Develops a grateful heart and positive mindset
- • Acknowledges Allah as the source of all blessings
- • Protects from arrogance and self-reliance
- • Increases awareness of daily blessings often taken for granted
- • Brings contentment and satisfaction with Allah's provisions
- • Strengthens the connection between the believer and Allah
- • Attracts more blessings through gratitude
- • Purifies the heart from envy and jealousy towards others
Submission to Allah
رَضِيتُ بِاللهِ رَبًّا، وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا، وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَبِيًّا
Transliteration: Radheetu billahi rabban, wa bil-islami deenan, wa bi-Muhammadin sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallama nabiyyan.
Translation: I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion and with Muhammad ﷺ as my Prophet.
Reference: Whoever says this three times in the morning and three times in the evening, Allah will please him on the Day of Resurrection. (Ahmad, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Guarantees Allah's pleasure on the Day of Resurrection
- • Strengthens faith and commitment to Islam
- • Brings inner peace through acceptance of Allah's decree
- • Protects from doubts and spiritual confusion
- • Increases love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
- • Develops contentment with Allah's choices and decisions
- • Brings spiritual stability and firm foundation in faith
- • Protects from deviation and misguidance
Seeking Guidance and Protection
اللَّهُمَّ عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ فَاطِرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ، رَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَمَلِيكَهُ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ الشَّيْطَانِ وَشِرْكِهِ، وَأَنْ أَقْتَرِفَ عَلَى نَفْسِي سُوءًا، أَوْ أَجُرَّهُ إِلَى مُسْلِمٍ
Transliteration: Allahumma 'alimal-ghaybi wash-shahadati fatiras-samawati wal-ard, rabba kulli shay'in wa malikahu, ashhadu an la ilaha illa anta, a'udhu bika min sharri nafsi, wa min sharrish-shaytani wa shirkihi, wa an aqtarifa 'ala nafsi su'an, aw ajurrahu ila muslim.
Translation: O Allah, Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Lord and Sovereign of all things, I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except You. I seek refuge in You from the evil of my soul and from the evil of Satan and his polytheism, and from committing wrong against my soul or bringing such upon another Muslim.
Reference: Recite once in the morning and once in the evening (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi)
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Protects from the evil of one's own soul and desires
- • Shields from Satan's whispers and temptations
- • Prevents committing sins against oneself or others
- • Strengthens faith through acknowledgment of Allah's attributes
- • Protects from polytheism and associating partners with Allah
- • Brings self-awareness and spiritual accountability
- • Protects the Muslim community from one's potential harm
- • Develops consciousness of Allah's all-encompassing knowledge
🌙 Evening Duas
Protection Dua (Evening)
أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لاَ إِلَٰهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ. رَبِّ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ مَا فِي هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَخَيْرَ مَا بَعْدَهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا فِي هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهَا، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكَسَلِ وَسُوءِ الْكِبَرِ، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابٍ فِي النَّارِ وَعَذَابٍ فِي الْقَبْرِ
Transliteration: Amsayna wa amsal mulku lillah, walhamdu lillah, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer. Rabbi as'aluka khayra ma fee hathihil laylati wa khayra ma ba'daha, wa a'uthu bika min sharri ma fee hathihil laylati wa sharri ma ba'daha. Rabbi a'uthu bika minal kasal, wa su'il kibar. Rabbi a'uthu bika min 'athabin fin-nar, wa 'athabin fil-qabr.
Translation: We have reached the evening and at this very time all sovereignty belongs to Allah, and all praise is for Allah. None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without any partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is over all things omnipotent. My Lord, I ask You for the good of this night and the good of what follows it and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil of what follows it. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from laziness and senility. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from torment in the Fire and punishment in the grave.
Reference: Muslim
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Provides protection throughout the night and following day
- • Helps achieve peaceful and blessed sleep
- • Protects from nightmares and evil influences during sleep
- • Establishes gratitude for the day's blessings
- • Prepares the soul for the night's rest with remembrance of Allah
- • Seeks Allah's protection from future harm and difficulties
Seeking Well-being
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي وَدُنْيَايَ وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي، اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِي وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِي، اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ وَمِنْ خَلْفِي وَعَنْ يَمِينِي وَعَنْ شِمَالِي وَمِنْ فَوْقِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي
Transliteration: Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afwa wal-'afiyata fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahum-mastur 'awrati, wa amin raw'ati, Allahumm-ahfadhni min bayni yadayya, wa min khalfi, wa 'an yamini, wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
Translation: O Allah, I ask You for well-being in this world and in the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults, calm my fears, and protect me from in front of me and behind me, on my right and my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your greatness from being struck from beneath me.
Reference: Recite once in the morning and once in the evening (Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah)
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Provides comprehensive protection from all six directions
- • Protects religion, worldly affairs, family, and wealth
- • Conceals faults and shortcomings from others
- • Brings peace of mind and removes fears and anxieties
- • Protects from sudden calamities and unexpected harm
- • Ensures well-being in both this world and the Hereafter
- • Creates a spiritual shield around the believer
- • Brings Allah's special care and attention to all aspects of life
Gratitude for Body and Sustenance (Evening)
اللَّهُمَّ مَا أَمْسَى بِي مِنْ نِعْمَةٍ أَوْ بِأَحَدٍ مِنْ خَلْقِكَ فَمِنْكَ وَحْدَكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ، فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ وَلَكَ الشُّكْرُ
Transliteration: Allahumma ma amsa bi min ni'matin aw bi'ahadin min khalqika faminka wahdaka la shareeka laka, falakal hamdu wa lakash-shukr.
Translation: O Allah, whatever blessing has come to me or to any of Your creation this evening is from You alone, without partner, so for You is all praise and unto You all thanks.
Reference: Recite once in the evening (Abu Dawud)
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Ends the day with gratitude and positive reflection
- • Acknowledges Allah's continuous blessings throughout the day
- • Promotes peaceful sleep through thankfulness
- • Develops humility and recognition of Allah's generosity
- • Protects from taking blessings for granted
- • Increases spiritual awareness and mindfulness
- • Brings contentment and reduces worldly anxieties
- • Prepares the heart for restful and blessed sleep
Seeking Refuge from Sudden Harm
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration: Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma'as-mihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i, wa huwas-sami'ul-'alim.
Translation: In the Name of Allah, Who with His Name nothing can cause harm on earth or in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Reference: Whoever recites this three times in the morning and three times in the evening, nothing will harm him. (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi)
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Provides complete protection from all forms of harm
- • Protects from accidents, illnesses, and sudden calamities
- • Creates a spiritual shield through Allah's blessed Name
- • Brings peace of mind and removes fear of unknown dangers
- • Protects from both earthly and heavenly harm
- • Demonstrates trust in Allah's power and protection
- • Brings Allah's special attention and care
- • Effective protection when recited with faith and consistency
Seeking Forgiveness
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Transliteration: Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilayh.
Translation: I seek the forgiveness of Allah and repent to Him.
Reference: The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Whoever says this 100 times a day will be forgiven all his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea.' (Bukhari)
✨ Benefits & Rewards:
- • Provides complete forgiveness of all sins when said 100 times daily
- • Purifies the heart and soul from spiritual impurities
- • Brings Allah's mercy and compassion
- • Opens doors of sustenance and blessings
- • Removes barriers between the servant and Allah
- • Brings peace of mind and spiritual relief
- • Protects from the consequences of sins in this world and the Hereafter
- • Simple yet powerful way to maintain spiritual cleanliness