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 and Protection from Jahannam
Asking Allah for Jannah and safety from Jahannam with this dua brings hope, keeps hearts focused on the hereafter, and helps a Muslim remember the real goal of life every day.
- Allahumma inni asaluka makes a Muslim’s wish for Jannah strong in every Salah.
- This dua for Jannah helps keep the heart away from bad deeds and Jahannam.
- Jannat ki dua brings Barakah and hope for Allah’s mercy in the next life.
- Using this protection dua in namaz helps a Muslim stay safe from Allah’s anger.
- Allahumma inni as alukal jannah is a masnoon dua that keeps Iman and Amal pure.
When to Recite Dua For Jannah
This dua for Jannah is a simple way to ask Allah for Jannat and seek His help to stay safe from Jahannam, making your Iman strong and your Amal full of Barakah in every part of life.
- After every fard salah, Muslims can use this dua for Jannah to ask Allah for Jannat.
- While making zikr Allah in the morning or evening, recite this protection dua for safety from Jahannam.
- When feeling scared of sins, Muslims should say Allahumma inni asaluka to seek Allah’s mercy.
- During the last part of the night, use this dua from hadith to ask for Jannat and protection.
- Before going to bed, Muslims can recite this masnoon dua for Jannah and safety from fire.
How to perform Paradise and Hell Fire Dua for protection
Asking Allah for Jannah and safety from Jahannam is a big part of a Muslim’s daily life. This dua for Jannah is short but full of hope, and it brings Barakah when you say it with a true heart, whether after salah or at any quiet time.
- Start by facing the Qiblah and raise your hands before you say Allahumma inni asaluka.
- After every fard salah, softly recite this dua for Jannah to ask for Allah’s mercy.
- When you feel scared of Jahannam, use this protection dua to seek Allah’s shelter.
- During your walks on road or while sitting alone, repeat this Muslim prayer for peace.
- At night before going to bed, say this dua from hadith to keep your Iman safe from harm.
Summary
The dua for Jannah Allahumma inni asalukal jannah is a short Islamic prayer from Ibn Majah that asks Allah for Paradise and seeks His help from Jahannam. Many Muslims say this dua for protection after Salah or in daily Amal to get Barakah and stay safe from the Fire.
This dua for Jannah teaches us to always hope for Allah’s mercy and ask for His help to enter Paradise. It reminds every Muslim to keep Iman strong and make this dua part of their life. In the end, this dua shows how simple words can bring big rewards from Allah.