The morning and evening adhkar are a collection of short remembrances (dhikr) that the Prophet Muhammad taught his companions to say at the start and end of each day. They are a beautiful, protective daily habit — and easier to keep than many people expect.
What are the adhkar?
Adhkar are words of remembrance — praising Allah, seeking His protection, and asking for good. The morning and evening sets gather some of the most beloved of these into a short routine. They include portions of the Quran and concise prophetic supplications, said once or a set number of times.
Why they matter
These remembrances are described as a source of protection, peace of heart, and blessing over the day and night. Saying them consistently anchors your morning and evening in the remembrance of Allah, and steadies the heart amid a busy life. Their reward is great relative to the small time they take.
What the routine includes
While collections vary slightly, the core adhkar commonly include: Ayatul Kursi; the last three short surahs (Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas); the master supplication for seeking forgiveness (Sayyid al-Istighfar); and short phrases of glorification and praise such as SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah and La ilaha illa Allah, each repeated a set number of times.
When to say them
The morning adhkar are said after the Fajr prayer until around sunrise, and the evening adhkar after the Asr or Maghrib prayer into the evening. If you miss the ideal window, saying them a little later is still valuable — consistency matters most.
Building the habit
Start small: choose a few of the adhkar and attach them to an existing anchor, such as straight after Fajr and after Maghrib. Keep a small booklet or app to hand until you have memorised them. As with all worship, a modest amount kept daily is far better than a long routine you cannot sustain. Learning the correct Arabic and meaning with a teacher makes the habit both accurate and meaningful.
Related reading
- Essential daily duas — supplications for daily moments.
- Surah Al-Falaq and An-Nas — the surahs of protection in the adhkar.
- The meaning of Surah Al-Ikhlas — part of the daily remembrance.
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