Evening Duas (Shaam ke Azkar)
Evening Duas, known as Azkar-e-Masa, are Sunnah supplications recited after Asr until Maghrib (and into the night). Like the morning adhkar, they include Ayatul Kursi, the three Quls and other authentic duas taught by the Prophet ﷺ for protection through the night. On this page you can read the evening duas in Arabic with English translation and audio.
Ayatul Kursi2:255
Surah Al-Ikhlas112:1–4
Surah Al-Falaq113:1–5
Surah An-Nas114:1–6
Read this prayer in the evening
اَللّٰھُمَّ بِکَ أمْسَیْنَا وَبِکَ أصْبَحْنَا وَبِکَ نَحْیا وَبِکَ نَمُوْتُ وإلَیْکَ النُّشُوْرُ
Translation
O Allah! With Your Power we enter in the evening and in the morning and with Your Power We stay alive and die and unto You is the Gathering
A special dua recited in the morning and in the evening
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيْمُ
Translation
With the blessings of the name of Allah, whose Name wards off all harm on the earth and in the heavens. And He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing
Benefits of Evening Duas (Shaam ke Azkar)
- A Sunnah routine that protects the believer through the night by Allah's permission.
- Includes Ayatul Kursi and the three Quls, among the most powerful protective adhkar.
- Brings peace of heart and a calm, blessed end to the day.
- Easy to make a daily habit after the Asr or Maghrib prayer.
References
- Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3575 and Sunan Abu Dawud 5082 — “Recite Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad and the Mu'awwidhatayn three times in the evening and in the morning; they will suffice you against everything” (graded hasan sahih).
- Ubayy ibn Ka'b (RA) — whoever recites Ayatul Kursi in the evening is protected from the jinn until the morning (al-Hakim; graded sahih by al-Albani).
- Sunan Abu Dawud 5068 and Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3391 — the dua “O Allah, by You we enter the evening and by You we enter the morning…” (graded sahih).
- Sunan Abu Dawud 5088 and Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3388 — whoever says “In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm…” three times will not be harmed (graded sahih).
Questions about Evening Duas
What are the evening duas (Shaam ke Azkar)?
Evening duas are Sunnah supplications recited after Asr until Maghrib and into the night, including Ayatul Kursi and the three Quls, for protection through the night.
When should evening Azkar be recited?
Evening Azkar are recited after the Asr prayer, before or around Maghrib.
What are the benefits of reciting evening duas?
Reciting the evening Azkar brings Allah's protection through the night, peace of heart and barakah, following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
Can I listen to the evening duas audio?
Yes. You can listen to the audio of each evening dua on this page with the Arabic text and English translation.