The morning and evening adhkar are short remembrances taught by the Prophet ﷺ. They bring peace, protection and reward, and take only a few minutes. Here is a simple list of well-known masnoon duas with their meanings.
Morning adhkar are recited after Fajr until sunrise, and evening adhkar after Asr until Maghrib (some scholars allow later). For full collections, refer to authentic books such as “Hisn al-Muslim” (Fortress of the Muslim).
Daily Adhkar List
| Dhikr | How Many Times | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ayatul Kursi | 1 | Sunan an-Nasa’i (al-Kubra) |
| Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas | 3 each | Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi |
| Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru… | 3 | Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi |
| Sayyid al-Istighfar | 1 | Sahih al-Bukhari |
| SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi | 100 | Sahih Muslim |
| Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa… | 7 | Abu Dawud |
| Raditu billahi Rabban… | 3 | Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi |
The Adhkar with Meanings
1. Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru (3 times)
Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma’asmihi shay’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i wa Huwas-Sami’ul-‘Alim.
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
2. Sayyid al-Istighfar (1 time)
Allahumma Anta Rabbi, la ilaha illa Anta, khalaqtani wa ana ‘abduka, wa ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wa wa’dika mastata’tu, a’udhu bika min sharri ma sana’tu, abu’u laka bini’matika ‘alayya, wa abu’u bidhanbi, faghfir li, fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa Anta.
O Allah, You are my Lord; there is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I keep Your covenant and promise as much as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me and I acknowledge my sins, so forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.
3. SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi (100 times)
SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi.
Glory be to Allah and all praise is His.
4. Hasbiyallahu (7 times)
Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa, ‘alayhi tawakkaltu wa Huwa Rabbul-‘Arshil-‘Azim.
Allah is sufficient for me; there is no god but Him. In Him I put my trust, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.
5. Raditu billahi Rabban (3 times)
Raditu billahi Rabban, wa bil-Islami dinan, wa bi-Muhammadin ﷺ nabiyyan.
I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion and Muhammad ﷺ as my Prophet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When should I read morning adhkar?
After Fajr prayer until sunrise is the best time.
Can I read adhkar from my phone?
Yes, reading from a phone or book is fine. Try to memorise them gradually.
Do I need wudu for adhkar?
Wudu is recommended but not required for dhikr and duas.
Conclusion
Spending just five minutes on the morning and evening adhkar can bring great peace and protection to your day. Start with a few and add more over time.