“Allâhümme innî eûzü bike min azâbi’l-kabri…” What Does This Prayer Mean?
This important prayer recited by our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is read to protect against the punishment of the grave. Here’s the Arabic recitation, meaning, and virtues of the “Allâhümme innî eûzü bike min azâbi’l-kabri…” dua:
Arabic Recitation
“Allâhümme innî eûzü bike min azâbi’l-kabri wa min azâbinnari wa min fitneti’l-mahyâ wa’l-memâti wa min fitneti’l-mesîhi’d-deccâl.”
Turkish Meaning (English Translation)
“O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of Hellfire, and from the trials/fitnahs of life and death, and from the fitnah of the Deceiver (Dajjal).” (Bukhari, Adhan, 149)
Virtues of the Dua
- It serves as a means to protect against the punishment of the grave.
- It helps in deliverance from the torment of Hellfire.
- It ensures that we remain steadfast during the trials and tribulations of life and death.
- It protects us from the fitnah (trials/temptations) of the Deceiver (Dajjal).