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Start and End Your Day with These Morning and Evening Adhkar

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Jamshed Anwer
January 19, 2025
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Strengthening Connection with Allah (SWT) Daily

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to lose sight of spiritual practices that provide peace and grounding. Morning and evening adhkar (remembrances) offer a meaningful way to reconnect with Allah (SWT). These phrases and supplications, recited at the start and end of the day, help Muslims seek His blessings, protection, and guidance.

The morning and evening adhkar have a strong foundation in the Quran and Sunnah, bringing believers peace of heart, strengthening their faith, and acting as a spiritual shield. Allah (SWT) instructs the Prophet (SAW) and the believers to remember Him in the Quran in the mornings and evenings over 15 times. For instance, Allah (SWT) says in Surah Al-Ahzab verses 41-42:

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1. Strengthening Connection with Allah (SWT) Daily

2. List of Morning and Evening Adhkar

2.1. Ayat-ul-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255)

2.2. Surah Al-Ikhlas (Surah No: 112)

2.3. Surah Al-Falaq (Surah No: 113)

2.4. Surah An-Nas (Surah No: 114)

2.5. Glorifying and Praising Allah (SWT) for Divine Blessings

2.6. Glory Be to Allah (SWT)

2.7. The Declaration of Allah’s (SWT) Oneness and Power

2.8. Seek Forgiveness from Allah (SWT)

2.9. Morning and Evening Dua

2.10. Seeking Mercy and Assistance from the Ever-Living Sustainer

2.11. Seeking Strength and Guidance from Allah (SWT)

2.12. Reliance on Allah (SWT) Dua

2.13. Raditu Billahi: Contentment with Allah (SWT), Islam, and the Last Prophet (SAW)

2.14. Protect from the four Evils

2.15. Suraha Al-Bakarah Verses (285-286)

3. Etiquettes of morning and evening Adhkar

4. Conclusion

List of Morning and Evening Adhkar

Here are some essential morning and evening Adhkar that every Muslim should recite:

Ayat-ul-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255)

Ayat-ul-Kursi: Allahu la ilaha illa huwa al-hayyul-qayyum. La ta'khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm. Lahu ma fissamawati wa ma fil-ard. Man dhalladhi yashfa'u 'indahu illa bi-idhnih. Ya'lamu ma bayna aydeehim wa ma khalfahum wa la yuhituna bi-shay'in min 'ilmihi illa bima sha'a. Wasi'a kursiyyuhus-samawati wal-ard, wa la ya'uduhu hifdhuhuma, wa huwal-'aliyyul-'adheem. — **Transliteration**: Allahu la ilaha illa huwa al-hayyul-qayyum. La ta’khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm. Lahu ma fissamawati wa ma fil-ard. Man dhalladhi yashfa’u ‘indahu illa bi-idhnih. Ya’lamu ma bayna aydeehim wa ma khalfahum wa la yuhituna bi-shay’in min ‘ilmihi illa bima sha’a. Wasi’a kursiyyuhus-samawati wal-ard, wa la ya’uduhu hifdhuhuma, wa huwal-‘aliyyul-‘adheem.

Times Recited: 1 time in the morning and evening.

If you want to learn more about the Benefits of Reciting Ayatul Kursi, click on the link: Ayat ul Kursi – And its Benefits.

Benefit: Reciting Ayat-ul-Kursi provides comprehensive protection throughout the day and night, safeguarding the believer from harm and invoking Allah’s (SWT) blessings.

Surah Al-Ikhlas (Surah No: 112)

Surah Al-Ikhlas: Qul huwa Allahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yoolad. Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad. — **Transliteration**: Qul huwa Allahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yoolad. Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad.

Times Recited: 3 times in the morning and evening.
Benefit: Surah Al-Ikhlas is a powerful declaration of Allah’s (SWT) oneness and perfection. Reciting it regularly strengthens faith and affirms devotion to the Creator.

Surah Al-Falaq (Surah No: 113)

Surah Al-Falaq: Qul a'udhu bi-rabbi-l-falaq, min sharri ma khalaq, wa min sharri ghasiqin idha waqab, wa min sharri naffathati fil 'uqad, wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad. — **Transliteration**: Qul a’udhu bi-rabbi-l-falaq, min sharri ma khalaq, wa min sharri ghasiqin idha waqab, wa min sharri naffathati fil ‘uqad, wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad.

Times Recited: 3 times in the morning and evening.
Benefit: Surah Al-Falaq is a powerful supplication seeking protection from all forms of harm and evil, whether visible or unseen. It shields against envy, malicious acts, and other dangers, offering a sense of spiritual security and peace.

Surah An-Nas (Surah No: 114)

Surah An-Nas: Qul a'udhu bi-rabbi-nnas, maliki-nnas, ilahi-nnas, min sharri-l-waswasil khannas, alladhi yuwaswisu fi suduri-nnas, min al-jinnati wan-nas. — **Transliteration**: Qul a’udhu bi-rabbi-nnas, maliki-nnas, ilahi-nnas, min sharri-l-waswasil khannas, alladhi yuwaswisu fi suduri-nnas, min al-jinnati wan-nas.

Times Recited: 3 times in the morning and evening.
Benefit: Surah An-Nas is a powerful prayer for protection from the harmful whispers of Shaytan (the devil) and other negative influences. It serves as a spiritual shield, safeguarding the believer’s heart and mind.

Glorifying and Praising Allah (SWT) for Divine Blessings

Praising Allah (SWT) for Divine Blessings: Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwa as-Sami'ul Alim. — **Transliteration**: Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma’asmihi shay’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i wa huwa as-Sami’ul Alim.

Times Recited: 3 times in the morning and evening.
Benefit: This powerful dhikr offers comprehensive protection from all forms of harm throughout the day and night, ensuring safety under Allah Almighty’s care. It serves as a reminder of His power and mercy.

Glory Be to Allah (SWT)

Times Recited: 100 times in the morning.
Benefit: This dhikr removes sins, even if they are as numerous as the foam of the sea, and brings immense rewards. It is a simple yet profound way to start the day with gratitude and glorification of Allah (SWT).

The Declaration of Allah’s (SWT) Oneness and Power

Declaration of Allah's (SWT) Oneness and Power: La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer. — **Transliteration**: La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.

Times Recited: 10 times (morning) or 100 times (general).
Estimated Time: 2 minutes (10 times) or 8-10 minutes (100 times).
Benefit: This dhikr is a profound declaration of Allah’s (SWT) oneness, sovereignty, and power. According to the Sunnah, reciting it 100 times in a day brings immense rewards, including forgiveness for sins, and acts as a powerful shield of protection throughout the day.

Seek Forgiveness from Allah (SWT)

Times Recited: 3 times in the morning and evening.
Benefit: This dhikr acknowledges our mistakes and shortcomings and seeks Allah’s (SWT) forgiveness. Consistent repentance brings us closer to Allah (SWT) and purifies the heart.

Morning and Evening Dua

Morning Dua: Allahumma bika asbahna wa bika amsayna wa bika nahya wa bika namutu wa ilayka an-nushur — **Transliteration**: Allahumma bika asbahna wa bika amsayna wa bika nahya wa bika namutu wa ilayka an-nushur

Evening Dua: Allahumma bika amsayna wa bika asbahna wa bika nahya wa bika namutu wa ilayka al-maseer (evening). — **Transliteration**: Allahumma bika amsayna wa bika asbahna wa bika nahya wa bika namutu wa ilayka al-maseer (evening).

Times Recited: 1 time in the morning and evening.
Benefits: This supplication reminds us of Allah’s (SWT) blessings and protection at the start and end of each day. It reminds us of Allah’s (SWT) control over our lives, fostering gratitude and reliance upon Him.

Seeking Mercy and Assistance from the Ever-Living Sustainer

Seeking Mercy and Assistance: Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, bi-rahmatika astagheeth. — **Transliteration**: Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, bi-rahmatika astagheeth.

Times Recited: 3 times in the morning and evening.
Benefit: This is a powerful invocation seeking help from Allah’s (SWT) mercy.

Seeking Strength and Guidance from Allah (SWT)

Seeking Strength from Allah (SWT): La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah. — **Transliteration**: La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.

Times Recited: Multiple times throughout the morning and evening.
Benefit: This dhikr is a powerful reminder that all strength and ability come from Allah (SWT) alone. It encourages reliance on Allah (SWT) during challenging times, recognizing that human strength is limited without divine support.

Reliance on Allah (SWT) Dua

Times Recited: 7 times in the morning and evening.
Benefit: This supplication is a powerful declaration of reliance on Allah (SWT). It reminds the believer that Allah (SWT) is sufficient to handle all matters, no matter how difficult.

Raditu Billahi: Contentment with Allah (SWT), Islam, and the Last Prophet (SAW)

Raditu Billah: Raditu billahi rabban, wa bil-Islami dinan, wa bi-Muhammadin (S) nabiyya. — **Transliteration**: Raditu billahi rabban, wa bil-Islami dinan, wa bi-Muhammadin (S) nabiyya.

Times Recited: 3 times in the morning and evening.
Benefit: This powerful dhikr expresses a believer’s contentment with Allah (SWT), Islam as their chosen way of life, and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the final messenger. Repeating it regularly reinforces gratitude and faith, deepening one’s connection to Allah (SWT) and fostering peace of mind.

Protect from the four Evils

Times Recited: 1 time in the morning and evening.
Benefit: This powerful supplication seeks protection from four evils:

Evil within oneself (nafs) — asking for control over desires that may lead to harm.
Harm from Satan (Shaytan) — protection from his whispers and traps.
Committing sins — seeking refuge from doing wrong actions.
Harming others — asking for protection from leading others into harm or sin.

The dua highlights the importance of self-awareness, accountability, and reliance on Allah (SWT) for protection against both internal and external dangers. Repeating this supplication daily strengthens faith and keeps a person mindful of their actions toward themselves and others.

Suraha Al-Bakarah Verses (285-286)

Benefit: These two verses emphasize the unity of belief in Allah (SWT), His angels, His books, and His messengers. They highlight the importance of obedience to Allah (SWT) and seeking His forgiveness. The verses also reassure us that Allah (SWT) does not burden a soul beyond its capacity and remind us to rely on His mercy and guidance. Reciting these verses provides spiritual protection, strengthens faith, and brings peace by acknowledging Allah’s (SWT) justice and compassion.

Etiquettes of morning and evening Adhkar

To enhance your experience with Adhkar and gain maximum benefit, consider the following guidelines:

Establish a regular time each morning and evening for your Adhkar. Choose moments that fit your schedule to maintain consistency.
Find a quiet and clean environment free from distractions, where you can fully focus on the remembrance of Allah (SWT).
Engage both your heart and mind by concentrating on the meanings and significance of each supplication.
Familiarize yourself with the authentic morning and evening Adhkar as advised by scholars or spiritual mentors.
Begin with a few supplications and gradually increase them as you become more comfortable to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Take the time to understand and reflect on the meaning of each Dhikr, considering its relevance in your life.
Repeat these Adhkar regularly to make them a lasting habit and to experience their profound spiritual impact.

Conclusion

Starting and ending your day with morning and evening Adhkar brings protection, peace, and a sense of closeness to Allah (SWT). This simple yet profound practice improves daily life by providing a spiritual foundation that brings calm and confidence. Regular remembrance strengthens your bond with Allah (SWT) and fortifies your heart against life’s challenges. These moments of Dhikr become a source of peace and guidance, reminding you of Allah’s (SWT) constant presence and mercy.

Make morning and evening Adhkar an essential part of your daily routine. Start your day with gratitude and end it with reflection, and you will experience the blessings and peace that come from being in constant remembrance of Allah (SWT).

Last Updated on January 19, 2025 by Jamshed Anwer