Islamic prayer
Morning and Evening Adhkar
A morning and evening supplication beginning “In the name of God,” in Arabic, in English letters and with its meaning.
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- Under a minute to recite
- Morning and Evening Adhkar
بسم اللَّه الذي لا يضر مع اسمه شيء في الأرض ولا في السماء هو السميع العليم
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Bismi Allah alladhi la yadurru ma'a ismihi shay'un fi al‑ardi wa la fi as‑sama'i huwa as‑Sami'u al-'Alim
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
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When it is recited
Many Sunni Muslims recite this supplication in the morning and evening as part of their daily remembrance of Allah. In the tradition, it is said to seek Allah’s protection from harm and to express trust in Him.
Where it comes from
This supplication is transmitted from the Prophet Muhammad in hadith collections, including those of Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi. It belongs to the morning and evening adhkar, the remembrances and supplications recited at those times, rather than to the Qur’an.
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Questions about Morning and Evening Adhkar
What does this supplication mean?
It invokes Allah’s name and expresses trust that nothing on earth or in heaven can harm except by His permission. It also affirms that Allah is All-Hearing and All-Knowing.
How long does it take to recite?
A recitation takes under a minute.
Is this the complete morning and evening adhkar?
No. This is a particular supplication included among the morning and evening adhkar, not the whole collection.
Is it from the Qur’an?
No. It is a prophetic supplication transmitted in hadith, rather than a Qur’anic verse.
