Dua for Seeking Refuge from the Trial of the Dajjal
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 832
اَللّٰهُمَّإِنِّيْأَعُوْذُبِكَمِنْعَذَابِجَهَنَّمَ،وَمِنْعَذَابِالْقَبْرِ،وَمِنْفِتْنَةِالْمَحْيَاوَالْمَمَاتِ،وَمِنْشَرِّفِتْنَةِالْمَسِيحِالدَّجَّالِ
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Transliteration
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi Jahannama, wa min 'adhabi al-qabri, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat, wa min sharri fitnatil-Masih ad-Dajjal.
Translation
O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of Hellfire, from the punishment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the False Messiah (Dajjal).
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication to his companions, instructing them to recite it during the final sitting of the prayer, after the Tashahhud. It's a crucial supplication for seeking protection against the greatest trial humanity will face.
Benefit
Seeking refuge from the Dajjal's trial is a profound act of faith, acknowledging Allah's power to protect us from the ultimate deception. This dua also covers seeking protection from other major afflictions: Hellfire, the grave, and life/death tribulations.
When to Recite
During the final sitting of every obligatory prayer, after the Tashahhud and before the Tasleem.