eveningMuslim 4/2090, Hisnul Muslim

Evening Praise

شام کی تعریف

Arabic

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ عَدَدَ خَلْقِهِ، وَرِضَا نَفْسِهِ، وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ، وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ

Urdu Translation

اللہ پاک ہے اور اس کی تعریف ہے اس کی مخلوق کی تعداد کے برابر اور اس کی ذات کی رضا کے برابر اور اس کے عرش کے وزن کے برابر اور اس کے کلمات کی سیاہی کے برابر

Transliteration

Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi adada khalqihi, wa rida nafsihi, wa zinata arshihi, wa midada kalimatihi

English Translation

Glory is to Allah and praise is to Him, by the number of His creation, by His pleasure, by the weight of His Throne, and by the ink of His words.

📚 Source: Muslim 4/2090, Hisnul Muslim

About evening duas

Evening adhkar mirror the morning set: phrases of praise, seeking refuge, and asking for a safe night, reported from the Prophet ﷺ for the close of the day.

They are commonly recited after the Asr prayer or at any point as the day ends and the evening begins. As with the morning adhkar, the precise timing is treated flexibly.

About the source

It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.

Translations are provided for understanding. For the ruling or recommended timing of any dua, consult a qualified scholar. See our sources and methodology.

Frequently asked questions

What does Evening Praise mean in English?

Glory is to Allah and praise is to Him, by the number of His creation, by His pleasure, by the weight of His Throne, and by the ink of His words.

Where is Evening Praise reported from?

The reference given for this dua is Muslim 4/2090, Hisnul Muslim. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.

When is Evening Praise recited?

This dua belongs to the evening group of supplications. They are commonly recited after the Asr prayer or at any point as the day ends and the evening begins. As with the morning adhkar, the precise timing is treated flexibly.

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