Morning & Evening Adhkar

What are the Morning and Evening Adhkar?

The morning and evening adhkar are collections of Quranic verses and prophetic supplications that a Muslim recites at the beginning and end of each day. They act as a daily "fortress" of remembrance, drawing the believer near to Allah, expressing gratitude, and seeking His protection from all harm.

Their Basis in the Quran

Allah commands the believers to remember Him at these times: "O you who have believed, remember Allah with much remembrance, and exalt Him morning and evening" (Quran 33:41-42). He also says: "So be patient over what they say, and exalt with praise of your Lord before the rising of the sun and before its setting" (Quran 50:39), which scholars connect to the times around Fajr and Asr/Maghrib.

What They Include

• Ayat al-Kursi (Quran 2:255) — a protection until the next morning or evening.
• The three protective surahs: al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq, and an-Nas (three times each).
• Sayyid al-Istighfar — the master of seeking forgiveness.
• Tasbih, tahmid, tahlil and takbir, and supplications such as "Allahumma bika asbahna..." and seeking refuge from the trials of the day and night.

Connection to the Prayer Times

The morning adhkar are tied to the time after Fajr (until sunrise), and the evening adhkar to the time after Asr or Maghrib (until night). Reciting them around the prayer times is a beautiful way to begin and seal the day in the remembrance of Allah, and it fits naturally into the rhythm of the five daily prayers.

Frequently Asked Questions

When exactly should the adhkar be said?

The morning adhkar are best said after Fajr until sunrise, and the evening adhkar after Asr until Maghrib or shortly after. If one misses the ideal time, they may still be recited later in the morning or evening.

Are the adhkar obligatory?

They are a strongly recommended sunnah, not obligatory. However, their immense reward and protective benefit make them a cherished daily habit for practising Muslims.