The Prophet ﷺ taught his Companions to remember Allah when evening arrived, acknowledging that our time, our lives, and our ultimate return belong to Allah alone.
اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا، وَبِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا، وَبِكَ نَحْيَا، وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ
Allahumma bika amsayna, wa bika asbahna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namutu, wa ilaykal-maseer.
O Allah, by You we enter the evening, by You we enter the morning, by You we live and by You we die, and to You is the final return.
Hadith — Jami' at-Tirmidhi — Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3391
Authenticity: Hasan according to al-Tirmidhi
Meaning and Explanation
The dua places the believer's transition into the night, their whole life, and their destiny after death under Allah's authority and care.
When to Recite
In the evening, specifically after the Maghrib prayer or during the evening Adhkar period (after Asr until sunset).
How to Recite
Recite it with mindfulness and gratitude for having reached the end of the day safely.
Important Notes
This version concludes with 'wa ilaykal-maseer' (to You is the final return), whereas the morning version ends with 'wa ilaykan-nushur' (to You is the resurrection).
Benefits
Strengthens Tawakkul (reliance on Allah), provides spiritual protection for the night, and reminds the soul of its final meeting with the Creator.
Additional Duas
أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ
Content type: Hadith
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