13. Paradise and Hell Fire Dua for protection
Dua for protection in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ
Dua for protection English Transliteration
Allaahumma 'innee 'as'alukal-jannata wa 'a'oodhu bika minan-naar
Dua for protection English Translation
O Allah, I ask You for Paradise and seek Your protection from the Fire.
Narrated by Abu Huraira (RA): The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), asked a man, "What do you supplicate in your prayer?" The man says, I recite Tashahhud and say- (The dua is mentioned above) I can’t recite dua as beautifully as you, nor can I recite dua like Mu'adh!" Then Prophet (ﷺ) said, “We also supplicate like you!”
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا يُوسُفُ بْنُ مُوسَى الْقَطَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ لِرَجُلٍ " مَا تَقُولُ فِي الصَّلاَةِ " . قَالَ أَتَشَهَّدُ ثُمَّ أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ الْجَنَّةَ وَأَعُوذُ بِهِ مِنَ النَّارِ أَمَا وَاللَّهِ مَا أُحْسِنُ دَنْدَنَتَكَ وَلاَ دَنْدَنَةَ مُعَاذٍ . فَقَالَ " حَوْلَهُمَا نُدَنْدِنُ " .
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to a man: ‘What do you say during your Salat?’ He said: ‘The Tashah-hud, then I ask Allah for Paradise, and I seek refuge with Him from Hell, but I do not understand what you and Mu’adh murmur (during Salat). He said: ‘Our murmuring revolves around the same things.’” [Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 910]
Benefits of dua for jannah
Asking Allahfor Paradise and protection from Hellfire brings many blessings
- Dua for jannah gives hope for Allah’s mercy and reward in the Hereafter
- Making dua for jannah keeps the heart mindful of the next life
- Allahumma inni as alukal jannah dua helps build a strong connection with Allah
- This protection dua shields from punishment of the Hellfire
- Reciting this dua for protection increases faith in Allah’s promises
- Allahumma inni as alukal jannah is easy to remember and say in daily prayers
When to Recite dua for jannah
Dua for jannah can be made at many times to ask for Paradise and safety from Hellfire
- Dua for jannah is good after every salah to seek Allah’s mercy and Paradise
- In the morning, reciting dua for jannah brings hope for a blessed day
- At night before sleep, dua for jannah offers comfort and protection from Hellfire
- During hardship, saying dua for jannah helps to stay strong and seek Allah’s help
- On Fridays, making dua for jannah is special as prayers are more likely to be accepted
How to Perform dua for jannah
Simple steps help make dua for jannah a part of daily prayers
- Start dua for jannah by praising Allahand sending blessings to the Prophet
- Say the words Allahumma inni as alukal jannah wa a’oodhu bika minan-naar with full heart
- Trust Allah’s mercy when making this protection dua for Jannah and Hellfire
- Repeat the dua for jannah in your own language if it helps you focus better
Summary
Paradise and Hell Fire Dua for protection asks Allahfor Jannah and keeps a person safe from the punishment of Hellfire. This dua, known as Allahumma inni as alukal jannah wa a’oodhu bika minan-naar, is short and powerful. Muslims use this dua to build their connection with Allahand to remember the goal of entering Jannah while staying away from Hellfire.
Making this dua for jannah in daily life brings comfort and hope. Its words teach every Muslim to ask for the best reward and avoid harm. Reciting this dua reminds the heart to seek Allah’s mercy always.