Adhkar Evening
Adhkar Evening

Adhkar and Azkar Evening: Daily Must-Read for Rewards & Protection

1. Ayat al-Kursi
Whoever recites it in the morning is protected from the jinn until the evening, and whoever recites it in the evening is protected from the jinn until the morning.

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ ﴿اللَّهُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ لاَ تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلاَ نَوْمٌ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الأَرْضِ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِهِ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ وَلاَ يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلاَّ بِمَا شَاء وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَلاَ يَؤُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ﴾.

2. Surah Al-Ikhlas
Whoever recites it in the morning and evening, it will suffice him against everything.

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ. قُلْ هُوَ اللهُ أَحَدٌ ، اَللّٰهُ الصَّمَدُ ، لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُوْلَدْ ، وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ.

3. Surah Al-Falaq
Whoever recites it in the morning and evening, it will suffice him against everything.

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ. قُلْ أَعُوْذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ ، مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ.

4. Surah An-Nas
Whoever recites it in the morning and evening, it will suffice him against everything.

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ. قُلْ أَعُوْذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ ، مَلِكِ النَّاسِ ، إِلٰهِ النَّاسِ ، مِنْ شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ ، اَلَّذِيْ يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُوْرِ النَّاسِ ، مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ.

5. Dominion Belongs to Allah
Seeks the night's goodness and protects from laziness, evil, and grave torment.

أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا 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.

6. Entering Evening
Entrusts the night, your rest, and life entirely to Allah.

اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا وَبِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا وَبِكَ نَحْيَا وَبِكَ نَمُوْتُ وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيْرُ.

7. Sayyid al-Istighfar
The ultimate prayer for forgiveness; guarantees Paradise if you die on that day.

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّيْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ ، خَلَقْتَنِيْ وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ ، وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ ، أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ ، أَبُوْءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ وَأَبُوْءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوْبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ.

8. Creator of Heavens & Earth
Protects from the evil of the self, the devil, and his polytheism.

اللَّهُمَّ فَاطِرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ، عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ ، رَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَمَلِيكَهُ ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ ، أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِيْ ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ الشَّيْطَانِ وَشِرْكِهِ ، وَأَنْ أَقْتَرِفَ عَلَىٰ نَفْسِيْ سُوْءًا أَوْ أَجُرَّهُ إِلَىٰ مُسْلِمٍ.

9. Bearing Witness
Grants freedom and salvation from the Hellfire for the night.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَمْسَيْتُ أُشْهِدُكَ ، وَأُشْهِدُ حَمَلَةَ عَرْشِكَ وَمَلَائِكَتَكَ وَجَمِيْعَ خَلْقِكَ ، أَنَّكَ أَنْتَ اللهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ وَحْدَكَ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ ، وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُكَ وَرَسُوْلُكَ.

10. Protection from Shirk
Protects against both intentional and unintentional polytheism (Shirk).

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ أَنْ نُّشْرِكَ بِكَ شَيْئًا نَّعْلَمُهُ ، وَنَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا لَا نَعْلَمُهُ.

11. Gratitude for Blessings
Perfectly fulfills the required gratitude for the blessings received during the day.

اللَّهُمَّ مَا أَمْسَى بِي مِنْ نِّعْمَةٍ أَوْ بِأَحَدٍ مِّنْ خَلْقِكَ ، فَمِنْكَ وَحْدَكَ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ ، فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ وَلَكَ الشُّكْرُ.

12. Supplication for Afiyah
Grants physical health and protects from disbelief, poverty, and grave torment.

اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِيْ فِي بَدَنِيْ ، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِيْ فِي سَمْعِيْ ، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِيْ فِي بَصَرِيْ ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكُفْرِ وَالْفَقْرِ، وأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ.

13. Protection from Anxiety
Relieves anxiety, sorrow, and laziness, and protects from debt and oppression.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ.

14. Allah is Sufficient
Allah will suffice and resolve all your worries of this world and the Hereafter.

حَسْبِيَ اللهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ، عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ ، وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيْمِ.

15. Forgiveness & Well-being
Grants comprehensive protection for your faith, family, wealth, and safety from all directions.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِيْنِيْ وَدُنْيَايَ وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي ، اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِيْ وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِيْ ، اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِيْ مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ ، وَمِنْ خَلْفِي ، وَعَنْ يَّمِيْنِيْ ، وَعَنْ شِمَالِي ، وَمِنْ فَوْقِيْ ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِيْ.

16. Protection by Allah's Name
The ultimate shield; ensures nothing in the heavens or earth can harm you.

بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِيْ لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ ، وَهُوَ السَّمِيْعُ الْعَلِيمُ.

17. Perfect Words of Allah
Protects from the harm of all creations, including poisonous creatures, throughout the night.

أَعُوْذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ.

18. Contentment with Islam
Allah promises to please and satisfy you on the Day of Resurrection.

رَضِيْتُ بِاللهِ رَبًّا ، وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِيْنًا ، وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَبِيًّا.

19. Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum
Rectifies all your affairs and prevents you from being left to your own desires.

يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوْمُ ، بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيْثُ ، أَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِيْ كُلَّهُ ، وَلَا تَكِلْنِيْ إِلَىٰ نَفْسِيْ طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ.

20. Fitrah of Islam
Ends the day by reaffirming pure monotheism and steadfast faith before sleep.

أَمْسَيْنَا عَلَى فِطْرَةِ الْإِسْلَامِ ، وَعَلَى كَلِمَةِ الْإِخْلَاصِ ، وَعَلَى دِيْنِ نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ، وَعَلَى مِلَّةِ أَبِينَا إِبْرَاهِيْمَ حَنِيْفًا مُسْلِمًا وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِيْنَ.

21. Tasbih
Erases sins even if they are as abundant as the foam of the sea.

سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ.

22. Tahlil
Grants immense rewards, erases sins, and provides all-day protection from Satan.

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيْرٌ.

23. The Great Istighfar
Forgives sins, even major ones like fleeing from the battlefield.

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ الْعَظِيْمَ الَّذِيْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّوْمُ وَأَتُوْبُ إِلَيْهِ.

24. Salawat on the Prophet
Guarantees the intercession of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) on the Day of Judgment.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ على نَبِيِّنَا مُحمَّد.

What is Evening Adhkar Hisnul Muslim?

Evening Adhkar is a set of Quranic verses and supplications that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ consistently recited every afternoon until nightfall and highly recommended to all humanity. It is not only the perfect spiritual ritual for Muslims to end a busy day and return to their families, but also a spiritual haven for modern people to seek inner peace in the bustling night and ward off hidden harms.

In Islamic jurisprudence and daily life, Evening Adhkar plays the following three crucial roles:

  • Not an obligation, but a beautiful Sunnah: Evening Adhkar is a highly recommended Sunnah rather than a mandatory Fard. If you miss it due to an extremely busy life, Allah will not burden you with sin; but by spending just a few minutes reciting it, you will earn immeasurable blessings and rewards.

  • A Muslim's nightly protective shield: Nightfall is a time when all things rest. The Adhkar includes the last three short Surahs of the Quran and various protective supplications, acting like an invisible shield to protect you and your family from unexpected calamities, the whispers of Shaytan, and unintentional evil eye and jealousy throughout the night.

  • The key to reviewing daily blessings and reliance: Sleep is known as the "lesser death" in Islamic teachings. Before handing our souls over to Allah, reviewing the day's gains and clearing accumulated restlessness through Evening Adhkar marks a perfect end to the day's efforts and unlocks nightly Barakah.

Best time to recite Evening Azkar in Arabic:

From after Asr prayer or the beginning of Maghrib prayer until midnight or before going to sleep. If your evening is too rushed, making it up before sleep will still grant you complete protection and rewards.

5 Priceless Blessings of Reciting Evening Adhkar

While the core essence of Evening Adhkar echoes that of the morning, its nature is more introspective, focusing on seeking inner peace and clearing the burdens accumulated during the day. By consistently reciting it every evening or before sleep, you will receive the following 5 priceless blessings:

Seeking Allah's protection: Shield against Shaytan, nightmares, and hidden nightly harms

Nightfall is when all creatures return to their nests, and it is also a period when many hidden trials and whispers of Shaytan are more active. Evening Adhkar includes the highly noble Ayat al-Kursi and the last three short Surahs (Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas). By reciting these revelations, we equip our bodies and bedrooms with the armor provided by Allah as night falls. Through His power, we effectively ward off the intrusions of Shaytan, terrifying nightmares, the jealousy of others, and sudden calamities in our nightly decree.

Relying on Allah to conclude the day: Falling asleep with inner contentment (Qana'ah) and gratitude

Unlike the morning which faces the unknown and seeks breakthroughs, the evening is the end of the day. No matter how business went or whether work was smooth, we follow the Sunnah of the Prophet before sleep to express the deepest praise and gratitude for all provisions (Rizq) obtained during the day. By completely handing over the results of the day (Tawakkul) to the All-Knowing and All-Powerful Lord, we can sever our attachment to worldly gains and losses, gain inner contentment, and allow our souls to fall asleep peacefully under Allah's watch.

Seeking Allah's tranquility (Sakinah): Eradicating daytime anxiety, restlessness, and workplace pressure

The Quran says: "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." After a busy day, our minds and hearts are often filled with exhaustion, workplace interpersonal friction, and survival pressure. Evening Adhkar is the best tool to clear emotions. When we sincerely recite the Adhkar and express our inner humility to Allah, the restlessness and anxiety accumulated throughout the day dissolve in reverence to Him, helping us regain long-lost purity and calmness, preparing us for high-quality deep sleep.

Seeking Allah's care: Praying for physical and sensory well-being ('Afiyah) throughout the night

Health and peace are the foundation of our existence in this world. Evening Adhkar teaches us to ask Allah for 'Afiyah for our "body, hearing, and sight" as night falls. This is not only a prayer for protection against illness and sudden nightly pain, but also a reminder to always cherish this blessing, using our healthy bodies and senses in good deeds that obey and remember Allah.

Sincere repentance and soul purification: Washing away the day's mistakes by reciting Sayyid al-Istighfar

In our daily words and deeds, we inevitably commit unintentional slip-ups or other mistakes. Evening Adhkar includes the highly noble Sayyid al-Istighfar. The Prophet ﷺ taught that whoever recites it with certainty at night and dies that night will be among the people of Paradise. Through sincere repentance before sleep every night, we reaffirm our firm belief in Tawhid, wash away the day's dust, and face the new day in the purest state of faith.

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Evening Adhkar FAQ

What should I do if I miss the best time to recite Hisnul Muslim Evening Adhkar?

The best time for Evening Adhkar is from after Asr or the beginning of Maghrib. However, Islamic teachings are very accommodating. If you miss the evening due to overtime work, taking care of family, or being too busy, making it up before sleep will still earn you complete protection and rewards. Islam encourages us to maintain a consistent daily habit rather than demanding absolute perfection in timing.

How can I download the Evening Adhkar PDF to make a booklet?

Click the download button on the page to save the Evening Adhkar PDF to your computer or phone. Then, go to your browser's settings, find the "Downloads" section, open the downloaded PDF file, and print it out. You can then easily bind it into your own Adhkar booklet, which is perfect for placing on your bedside table or reading together with your family.

How do I adjust the text to a larger font size?

Click the font size adjustment icon on the right side of the page to easily switch to the extra-large font mode. This not only allows you to recognize subtle Arabic Tashkeel precisely under dim night light or when suffering from eye fatigue to avoid accidental misreadings, but also thoughtfully caters to the needs of elderly elders to complete their worship easily without relying on reading glasses.

I am extremely exhausted tonight and just want to listen to the Adhkar quietly to fall asleep. Does QuranTime's audio feature have any special design?

Our Hassle-Free Audio Playback feature is designed precisely for this. The system has pre-set the exact number of repetitions required for each Adhkar according to Shariah requirements, such as 3 or 100 times. You only need to click the play button once before going to sleep, and the system will automatically complete the full loop, eliminating the need for frequent manual operations when you are sleepy. You can listen along with total relaxation or repeat it silently in your heart with the voices of renowned reciters, falling asleep peacefully accompanied by Allah's care and tranquility.

What should I do if I am exhausted after a busy day and do not have the energy to complete the full Evening Adhkar?

This is exactly why QuranTime introduced Short Mode. Click the switch button on the page, and the system will select the most core nightly protective and repentance supplications for you. Even when you are extremely tired or pressed for time, it allows you to complete your daily worship without any burden in just two or three minutes, falling asleep with peace and Allah's protection.

The Evening Adhkar is quite long. If I want to prioritize reciting sections for protection against the evil eye and jealousy tonight, how can I find them quickly?

You can directly use the Quick Navigation bar at the top of the page. No need to painstakingly scroll down through long texts; with just one gentle tap on the corresponding shortcut tab, the page will instantly target the specific Adhkar sections for self-protection and warding off the evil eye and demons, helping you complete tonight's prayers efficiently and mindfully.

How can I download Evening Adhkar audio?

You can use the Snaptube App for downloading, which features a vast collection of Adhkar audio versions. Whether you want the popular Al-Afasy version or the Ibn Baz version, you can easily search for them and save them locally to listen anytime.

How do I share Evening Adhkar with WhatsApp friends or post it to my Status?

Click the share button on the right side of the page and select WhatsApp in the pop-up window. You can then directly check the friends and family you want to share it with, or choose to post it to your WhatsApp Status, spreading this blessed and beautiful Sunnah to more people with just one click, wishing each other a peaceful night.