Daily Dhikr, Remembering Allah Throughout the Day (English, Audio & Transliteration)
Dhikr or Adhkar (plural of dhikr) are short powerful supplications (duas) and remembrances that Muslims recite throughout the day to stay spiritually connected to Allah (ٱللَّٰه). These were taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for everyday moments. Like waking up, eating, entering or leaving the house, and going to sleep. They help you remain mindful, grateful, and constantly aware of Allah in your daily life.
Morning Dhikr
Waking up (getting out of bed)
Dhikr upon waking up in the morning, thanking Allah for life and health.
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي فِي جَسَدِي، وَرَدَّ عَلَيَّ رُوحِي، وَأَذِنَ لِي بِذِكْرِهِ
Alhamdu lillahi alladhi ‘afani fi jasadi, wa radda ‘alayya ruhi, wa adhina li bidhikrih
All praise is for Allah who restored my health and returned my soul and enabled me to remember Him.
Gratitude after sleep
Said after rising, acknowledging Allah‘s mercy in waking us up
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Alhamdu lillahi alladhi ahyana ba‘da ma amatana wa ilayhi an-nushur
All praise is for Allah who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the return.
Before leaving home
Recited when exiting the house, seeking Allah’s protection
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
Bismillahi tawakkaltu ‘ala Allah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
In the name of Allah. I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.
Evening Dhikr
Returning / Entering home
Recited when exiting the house, seeking Allah’s protection
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa ‘ala rabbina tawakkalna
In the name of Allah we enter [the house] and in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we place our trust.
Evening remembrance
Evening supplication taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا، وَبِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا، وَبِكَ نَحْيَا، وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ
Allahumma bika amsayna, wabika asbahna, wabika nahya, wabika namootu, wa-ilayka al-maseer
O Allah, by Your leave we have reached the evening and by Your leave we have reached the morning; by Your leave we live and die and to You is our return.
Night Dhikr
Before sleeping
Said when going to sleep at night, seeking Allah’s protection.
اللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Allahumma bismika amutu wa ahya
O Allah, in Your name I die and I live (wake up).
Dhikr for Daily Activities
Before eating (beginning a meal)
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “When one of you eats, let him mention the name of Allah ‘Bismillah’. If he forgets to mention the name of Allah at the beginning, let him say: ‘Bismillah fi awalihi wa akhirihi’ (In the name of Allah at its beginning and at its end).”
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Bismillah
In the name of Allah.
After finishing a meal
A gratitude after meals, praising Allah for provision
الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ
Alhamdu lillah alladhi at’amana wa saqana wa ja’alana min al-muslimeen
All praise is for Allah who fed us and gave us drink and made us Muslims.
Before entering toilet
Recited before using the bathroom for cleanliness and protection
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ) اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبْثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ)
(Bismillah) Allahumma innee a‘oodu bika minal-khubthi wal-khaba’ith
(In the name of Allah) O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all evil and evil-doers.
After leaving toilet
Said after exiting the bathroom, asking Allah’s forgiveness
غُفْرَانَكَ
Ghufranaka
I seek Your forgiveness.
When getting dressed with new clothing
When you put on a new garment or clothing for the first time
الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ
Alhamdu lillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba, wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah
All praise is for Allah who clothed me with this garment and provided it for me with no power or might from myself.