Refuge from the four (before salam)
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.
Recite at the point in salah described by its title: refuge from the four (before salam).
The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 588. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
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.
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.
The Prophet ﷺ taught this seeking of refuge for the final sitting, after the tashahhud.
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.