Morning and Evening Duas: Complete List with Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

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Every day begins and ends with an opportunity to connect with Allah ﷻ. The morning and evening duas — collectively known as Azkar Al-Sabah (morning remembrance) and Azkar Al-Masa (evening remembrance) — are among the most powerful spiritual tools a Muslim has.

These aren't just recitations. They are a shield, a protection, and a daily renewal of your covenant with your Creator. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was consistent in reciting these adhkar without exception, and the companions considered them as essential as the five daily prayers.

In this complete guide, you will find every major morning and evening dua with its Arabic text, English transliteration, meaning, and authentic source — all in one place. Bookmark this page, share it with your family, and start your day the way the Prophet ﷺ started his.


What Are Morning and Evening Duas (Adhkar)?

The word 'Adhkar' is the plural of 'Dhikr' — which means remembrance of Allah ﷻ. Morning and evening duas are a specific collection of supplications and remembrances drawn directly from the Quran and the authenticated Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.

They cover everything from waking up, to seeking protection from evil, to expressing gratitude, to asking for provision and good health. Together, they take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to recite — yet scholars say their spiritual and even psychological benefits last the entire day.

Why the Prophet ﷺ Never Missed These Duas

Abdullah ibn Khubaib (RA) reported that the Prophet ﷺ told him: "Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas and Al-Mu'awwidhatayn (Surah Al-Falaq and An-Nas) three times in the morning and evening — they will suffice you against everything." (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi — Hasan Sahih)


When to Recite Morning and Evening Adhkar

Knowing the correct time to recite these duas is important for their full benefit:


The best practice is to sit immediately after Fajr prayer and complete your morning adhkar before starting the day. This sets a spiritual tone for everything that follows. Similarly, completing your evening adhkar before Maghrib closes the day in a state of remembrance.


Morning Duas — Complete Azkar Al-Sabah

The following duas should be recited every morning after Fajr prayer. Where a number is specified (e.g. "3x"), repeat that many times.


01 Dua upon waking — thanking Allah for life

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ


Transliteration: Alhamdulillahil-lathee ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushoor

Meaning: All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us, and unto Him is the resurrection.

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6312


02 Sayyid Al-Istighfar — master supplication for forgiveness

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ


Transliteration: Allahumma anta rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana abduka...

Meaning: O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no god worthy of worship except You. You created me and I am Your servant. I abide by Your covenant and promise to the best of my ability...

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6306 — recite once each morning and evening


03 Morning dua for protection — Ayatul Kursi

اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ...


Transliteration: Allahu la ilaha illa huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum... (Quran 2:255 — full verse)

Meaning: Allah — there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep...

Source: Quran 2:255 — recite once. The Prophet ﷺ said: Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi in the morning will be protected until the evening. (Nasai — Sahih)


04 Dua for protection from all evil — Al-Mu'awwidhat

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ — قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ... قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ... قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ


Transliteration: Surah Al-Ikhlas + Surah Al-Falaq + Surah An-Nas (each 3 times)

Meaning: Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas three times each. These three surahs together constitute comprehensive protection from all harm — internal and external.

Source: Abu Dawud 5082, Tirmidhi 3575 — Hasan Sahih


05 Dua for health and well-being of body

اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَدَنِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي سَمْعِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَصَرِي


Transliteration: Allahumma 'afini fi badani, Allahumma 'afini fi sam'i, Allahumma 'afini fi basari (3x)

Meaning: O Allah, grant me health in my body. O Allah, grant me health in my hearing. O Allah, grant me health in my sight.

Source: Abu Dawud 5090 — recite 3 times each morning and evening


06 Dua for provision and gratitude — morning opening

اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا، وَبِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا، وَبِكَ نَحْيَا، وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ النُّشُورُ


Transliteration: Allahumma bika asbahna, wa bika amsayna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namootu, wa ilaykan-nushoor

Meaning: O Allah, by You we enter the morning and by You we enter the evening, by You we live and by You we die, and to You is the resurrection.

Source: Abu Dawud 5068, Tirmidhi 3391 — recite once in morning


07 Dua of Tasbih — glorification of Allah

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ — 100 times


Transliteration: SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi (100 times)

Meaning: Glory be to Allah and all praise is for Him. The Prophet ﷺ said: Whoever says 'SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi' 100 times in the morning and evening, no one will come on the Day of Resurrection with something better except someone who said the same or more.

Source: Sahih Muslim 2692 — recite 100 times each morning and evening


Evening Duas — Complete Azkar Al-Masa

Recite these duas after Asr prayer. For duas that mirror the morning version, simply replace 'Asbahna' with 'Amsayna' and 'morning' references with 'evening' — as indicated below.


01 Evening opening dua — entering the night in Allah's care

اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا، وَبِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا، وَبِكَ نَحْيَا، وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ


Transliteration: Allahumma bika amsayna wa bika asbahna wa bika nahya wa bika namootu wa ilaykal-maseer

Meaning: O Allah, by You we enter the evening and by You we enter the morning, by You we live and by You we die, and to You is the return.

Source: Abu Dawud 5068 — recite once each evening


02 Dua for complete protection through the night

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ


Transliteration: A'oothu bikalimatil-lahit-tammaati min sharri ma khalaq (3x)

Meaning: I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created. The Prophet ﷺ said: Whoever recites this three times in the evening will be protected from the stings of scorpions that night.

Source: Sahih Muslim 2709 — recite 3 times each evening


03 Dua of the evening — committing oneself to Allah

أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ


Transliteration: Amsayna wa amsal-mulku lillah, walhamdu lillah, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah...

Meaning: We have entered the evening and the entire dominion belongs to Allah. All praise is for Allah. There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner...

Source: Abu Dawud 5078, Ahmad — recite once each evening


04 Dua before sleeping — Tasbeeh of Fatimah

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ (33x) — اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ (33x) — اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ (34x)


Transliteration: SubhanAllah (33x), Alhamdulillah (33x), Allahu Akbar (34x)

Meaning: Glory be to Allah (33 times), All praise is for Allah (33 times), Allah is the Greatest (34 times). The Prophet ﷺ taught this to Fatimah (RA) and Ali (RA), saying it is better than a servant.

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3113, Sahih Muslim 2727 — recite every night before sleeping


05 Dua for forgiveness in the evening

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَمْسَيْتُ أُشْهِدُكَ، وَأُشْهِدُ حَمَلَةَ عَرْشِكَ، وَمَلَائِكَتَكَ، وَجَمِيعَ خَلْقِكَ


Transliteration: Allahumma inni amsaytu ush-hiduka, wa ush-hidu hamalata 'arshika, wa mala'ikataka, wa jami'a khalqika...

Meaning: O Allah, I have entered the evening and call on You to witness, and I call on the bearers of Your Throne, Your angels, and all of Your creation as witnesses that You are Allah, none has the right to be worshipped except You, alone, without partner, and that Muhammad ﷺ is Your servant and messenger. (4x)

Source: Abu Dawud 5069 — Sahih — recite 4 times each morning and evening


The Spiritual and Scientific Benefits of Daily Adhkar

Beyond their religious significance, scholars and researchers have noted remarkable effects of consistent dhikr on the human mind and heart. Allah ﷻ tells us in the Quran:

Quran 13:28

Ala bidhikrillahi tatma'innal qulub

"Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." — A divine prescription for anxiety, stress, and spiritual emptiness.


Practical benefits reported by those who maintain a consistent adhkar routine include:


How to Build a Consistent Morning and Evening Adhkar Habit

Knowing the duas is only the first step. Making them a daily habit is the real challenge — and the real reward. Here are five practical strategies:


1.

Pray Fajr in the masjid — the environment naturally leads into morning adhkar. The community around you reinforces the habit.

2.

Keep a printed card or bookmark of the duas on your bedside table and prayer mat — remove any friction between you and the practice.

3.

Use the Zabi Islamic app's daily Adhkar reminder — set a notification for after Fajr and after Asr, and the app will alert you to begin.

4.

Start small: if the full set feels overwhelming, begin with just the three Quls (Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas) morning and evening, and add more each week.

5.

Track your streak — use a simple habit tracker (even a paper calendar) to mark each day you complete your adhkar. Missing one day feels heavier when you can see your streak.


Common Questions About Morning and Evening Duas

Can I recite the duas in English if I don't know Arabic?

It is permissible to read the meaning/translation while learning, but you should work toward reciting the Arabic. The words themselves — the Arabic — carry a unique spiritual weight that translations capture only partially. Use the transliterations in this guide to learn the pronunciation, and gradually commit the Arabic to memory.

What if I miss the morning or evening window?

If you miss the morning window (i.e., the sun has risen past the morning period), you may still recite the adhkar with the intention of making them up — scholars differ, but many permit this with reduced reward. The key is to not abandon them entirely. Resume your habit the next day.

Do I have to recite them all in one sitting?

While reciting them together in a focused sitting is the Sunnah practice and gives the most benefit, splitting them into smaller sessions throughout the morning is better than skipping them altogether. Do what is sustainable for your schedule.

Are there duas specifically for children?

Yes — the shorter duas (the three Quls, Ayatul Kursi, and SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi) are ideal for children to memorize first. Teaching children morning and evening adhkar from a young age is one of the greatest spiritual gifts a parent can give.


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Conclusion: Let Every Day Begin and End with Allah

The morning and evening duas are not a ritual for the particularly devout — they are a prescription for every Muslim who wants to live a life anchored in Allah's remembrance. They take 15 minutes. They require no special knowledge. They are accessible to every Muslim on earth, regardless of age, language, or level of practice.

The Prophet ﷺ promised us protection, forgiveness, gratitude, and closeness to Allah ﷻ through these simple words recited twice daily. Begin tomorrow. Recite the three Quls after Fajr. That single act, repeated every day, will transform your relationship with Allah more than you can imagine.

May Allah ﷻ make us from those who remember Him in the morning, in the evening, and at every moment in between. Ameen.


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