Protection from Grave Punishment

Arabic

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ

Urdu Translation

اللہ! میں تجھ سے قبر کے عذاب سے پناہ مانگتا ہوں، اور میں تجھ سے دجال کی فتنے سے پناہ مانگتا ہوں، اور میں تجھ سے زندگی اور موت کے فتنے سے پناہ مانگتا ہوں

Transliteration

Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min adhabil qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil masihid dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatil mahya wal mamat

English Translation

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, from the trial of the False Messiah, and from the trials of life and death.

📚 Source: Bukhari 1/790, Muslim 1/412

About protection duas

Supplications for seeking refuge in Allah from harm, evil, envy, and difficulty. Several come directly from the Quran, such as Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas.

Muslims commonly recite them as part of daily adhkar or when feeling worried or afraid. They are acts of worship and reliance on Allah, not a substitute for ordinary precautions or for medical care.

About the source

It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity.

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

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