Dua for Paradise and refuge from the Fire
Dua for Paradise and refuge from the Fire: a short, comprehensive dua recited to ask for Paradise and seek refuge in Allah from the punishment of Hell.
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Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ
- Transliteration
- Allahumma inni as'alukal-jannata wa a'udhu bika minan-nar.
- Meaning
- O Allah, I ask You for Paradise, and I seek refuge in You from the Fire (Hell).
When it is recited
It is recited after the prayer, at times of supplication, and at any time.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stated that the most important subject of supplication is asking for Paradise and seeking refuge from the Fire.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 792
It is reported in Sunan Abi Dawud as a dua for Paradise and refuge from the Fire (sahih).
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua seeking refuge from the punishment of Hell
Our Lord, avert from us the punishment of Hell. Indeed, its punishment is a lasting affliction.
Dua after the tashahhud
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hell, from the punishment of the grave, from the trial of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the Masih ad-Dajjal.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
When is the dua for Paradise and refuge from the Fire recited?
It is recited after the prayer and at times of supplication, to ask for Paradise and seek refuge from Hell.Dua for Paradise and refuge from the Fire: what are the Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Allahumma inni as'alukal-jannata wa a'udhu bika minan-nar”: a dua found in Sunan Abi Dawud meaning “I ask You for Paradise, and I seek refuge from the Fire.”