Guided Morning & Evening Adhkar Counter (Sabah & Masa')
Authentic Morning & Evening Adhkar Sequence (Hisn al-Muslim / Fortress of the Muslim)
| Adhkar / Supplication | Narrated Count | Primary Hadith Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ayatul Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255) | 1× Morning & 1× Evening | Sunan an-Nasa'i al-Kubra 10797 (Graded Sahih) |
| Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq & An-Nas (Al-Mu'awwidhat) | 3× Morning & 3× Evening | Sunan Abu Dawud 5082 & Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3575 ("They will suffice you against everything") |
| Sayyidul Istighfar (Allahumma Anta Rabbi...) | 1× Morning & 1× Evening | Sahih al-Bukhari 6306 |
| Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma'asmihi shay'un... | 3× Morning & 3× Evening | Sunan Abu Dawud 5088 & Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3388 |
| SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi 'adada khalqihi... | 3× Morning (After Fajr) | Sahih Muslim 2726a (Narration of Juwayriyah RA) |
| SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi | 100× Morning & Evening | Sahih Muslim 2692 & Sahih al-Bukhari 6405 |
| La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah... | 10× or 100× Daily | Sahih al-Bukhari 3293 & Sunan Abu Dawud 5077 |
1. Best Time for Morning Adhkar (Sabah)
Scholars state the prime time for morning adhkar begins at the break of dawn (Fajr) and extends until sunrise, though it remains valid until midday (Dhuhr) if missed.
2. Best Time for Evening Adhkar (Masa')
The prime time for evening adhkar begins after the 'Asr prayer and extends until sunset (Maghrib) or the first third of the night.
3. Protection & Forgiveness Virtues
Reciting the three Mu'awwidhat (3×), Ayatul Kursi (1×), and Sayyidul Istighfar (1×) provides comprehensive spiritual protection by Allah's permission.
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Complete Arabic Text & Transliteration for Core Sabah & Masa' Adhkar
Raditu Billahi Rabban (Satisfaction Declaration)
رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا، وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا، وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَبِيًّا
Raditu billahi Rabban, wa bil-Islami dinan, wa bi-Muhammadin sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallama Nabiyyan. ("I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad ﷺ as my Prophet." — Sunan Abu Dawud 5072, Tirmidhi 3389).
Hasbiyallahu La Ilaha Illa Huwa (Relief from All Worries)
حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ، عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ
Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa, 'alayhi tawakkaltu wa Huwa Rabbul-'Arshil-'Azim. ("Allah is sufficient for me; there is no deity except Him. On Him I rely, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne." — Sunan Abu Dawud 5081).
Frequently Asked Questions About Morning & Evening Adhkar
The time for Morning Adhkar begins at the break of dawn (Fajr entry) and its preferred prime window lasts until sunrise. If you miss that window due to sleep or work, scholars state you may still recite them until Dhuhr.
The time for Evening Adhkar begins after the 'Asr prayer and its prime window lasts until sunset (Maghrib), remaining valid into the first third of the night if delayed.
Two main adhkar have a narrated 100-count target: (1) 'SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi' 100 times morning and evening (Sahih Muslim 2692), and (2) 'La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir' 100 times daily (Sahih al-Bukhari 3293).