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Refuge from the four (before salam)

Quick answer

O Allah (SWT), I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Jahannam, from the punishment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the false messiah.

When to recite

Recite at the point in salah described by its title: refuge from the four (before salam).

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 588. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
Transliteration

Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhabi jahannam, wa min 'adhabi-l-qabr, wa min fitnati-l-mahya wa-l-mamat, wa min sharri fitnati-l-maseehi-d-dajjal.

Meaning in English

O Allah (SWT), I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Jahannam, from the punishment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the false messiah.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ taught this seeking of refuge for the final sitting, after the tashahhud.

Source: Sahih Muslim 588
Common questions
What does Refuge from the four (before salam) mean?

O Allah (SWT), I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Jahannam, from the punishment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the false messiah.

When should I recite Refuge from the four (before salam)?

Recite at the point in salah described by its title: refuge from the four (before salam).

What is the source for Refuge from the four (before salam)?

Sahih Muslim 588.

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