Dua Before Salam: Seeking Refuge from Grave, Dajjal, and Debt
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 832, Sahih Muslim 589
((اللَّهُمَّإِنِّيأَعوذُبِكَمِنْعَذَابِالْقَبْرِ،وَأَعوذُبِكَمِنْفِتْنَةِالْمَسِيحِالدَّجَّالِ،وَأَعوذُبِكَمِنْفِتْنَةِالْمَحْيَاوَالْمَمَاتِ.اللَّهُمَّإِنِّيأَعوذُبِكَمِنَالْمَأْثَمِوَالْمَغْرَمِ)).
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Transliteration
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabr, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-masih ad-dajjal, wa a'udhu bika min fitnat al-mahya wal-ma'at. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-ma'tham wal-maghram.
Translation
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave. I seek refuge in You from the trials of the Antichrist, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from sin and debt.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his companions to recite this supplication after the Tashahhud and before the final Taslim (salam) of the prayer. It is a comprehensive plea for protection against significant afflictions.
Benefit
This dua seeks protection from the terrifying realities of the grave, the ultimate test of the Dajjal, the uncertainties of life and death, and the burdens of sin and debt, encompassing spiritual and worldly concerns.
When to Recite
After the final Tashahhud, before saying Salam to end the prayer.