Morning & Evening Adhkar — Arabic Transliteration & Tajweed Guide
The morning and evening adhkar are a daily set of Quranic verses and prophetic supplications that Muslims recite to begin and end each day with remembrance of Allah. This guide gives you the Arabic text, English transliteration, translation, and Tajweed pronunciation notes for the most essential adhkar — so you can recite them correctly even if you are still learning Arabic.
What Are Adhkar al-Sabah and al-Masa'?
The word adhkar (أذكار) is the plural of dhikr (ذكر), meaning “remembrance” or “mention.” In Islamic practice, adhkar refers to specific phrases of praise, glorification, and supplication. The morning adhkar (adhkar al-sabah / أذكار الصباح) and evening adhkar (adhkar al-masa' / أذكار المساء) are a collection compiled from authentic hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
They serve as a form of spiritual protection and connection with Allah at the bookends of each day. Several Quranic surahs and verses are explicitly included in these adhkar — meaning that reciting them is both a Quranic recitation and an act of sunnah at the same time. For learners using transliteration, this makes morning and evening adhkar an excellent daily practice that reinforces your Quranic recitation skills.
If you are new to Islamic recitation, start with our Tajweed for Beginners guide to understand the colour-coded pronunciation system used throughout this article and the reader.
When to Recite Morning and Evening Adhkar
Morning Adhkar (Adhkar al-Sabah)
After Fajr prayer, before the sun fully rises. The optimal time is the peaceful period between Fajr and sunrise — roughly 20–40 minutes. Most scholars say the window extends until Duha (mid-morning), but the earlier you recite them, the more aligned you are with the sunnah.
Evening Adhkar (Adhkar al-Masa')
After Asr prayer, ideally before Maghrib. The word “masa'” in Arabic refers to the late afternoon through early evening. Most scholars say these adhkar can be recited up until midnight if you miss the earlier window, but before Maghrib is most recommended.
Practical Tip
If you find yourself forgetting, link the adhkar to a fixed action you already do — for example, recite the morning adhkar immediately after Fajr salah before you put your prayer mat away, and the evening adhkar immediately after Asr before you leave your prayer space.
The Quranic Verses in Morning Adhkar
Several Quranic passages are specifically recommended in the morning adhkar. These are the most important ones, with full transliteration and pronunciation guidance.
Ayatul Kursi (2:255) — The Throne Verse
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi in the morning will be under the protection of Allah until the evening; and whoever recites it in the evening will be under the protection of Allah until the morning.” (Al-Hakim, authenticated)
ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَىُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ
Allāhu lā ilāha illā huwa-l-hayyu-l-qayyūm. Lā ta‘khudhuhū sinatun wa lā nawm. Lahū mā fi-s-samāwāti wa mā fi-l-ard.
Allah — there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth.
Tajweed Notes
- Ghunnah on the doubled Meem in “Qayyūm” — nasalise for two counts.
- Madd on “Qayyūm” and “nawm” — hold the long vowel sounds (ū and aw) for two counts.
- The Alif-Lam in “al-hayyu” and “al-qayyūm” — the Lam is pronounced (solar vs lunar Lam). Here it is a lunar Lam, so pronounce it clearly.
The Three Quls — Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas (112–114)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to recite Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas three times each in the morning and in the evening. He said: “They are sufficient for you for everything.” (Abu Dawud, Al-Tirmidhi)
Surah Al-Ikhlas (112) — Sincerity
قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌۢ
Qul huwa-llāhu ahad. Allāhu-s-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yūlad. Wa lam yakul lahū kufuwan ahad.
Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born. Nor is there to Him any equivalent. (112:1–4)
Tajweed: The Meem in “Samad” carries a Ghunnah — nasalise gently. Hold the “ā” in “ahad” at the end (Madd due to stopping).
Surah Al-Falaq (113) — The Daybreak
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلْفَلَقِ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّـٰثَـٰتِ فِى ٱلْعُقَدِ وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
Qul a‘ūdhu bi-rabbi-l-falaq. Min sharri mā khalaq. Wa min sharri ghāsiqin idhā waqab. Wa min sharri-n-naffāthāti fi-l-‘uqad. Wa min sharri hāsidin idhā hasad.
Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the daybreak, from the evil of what He has created, and from the evil of darkness when it settles, and from the evil of those who blow on knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies. (113:1–5)
Tajweed: “Min sharri” appears three times — on each repetition, the Noon of “min” merges with the Shin of “sharri” (Idgham without Ghunnah). The ‘Ayn in “a‘ūdhu” is a throat letter — pronounce it from deep in the throat.
Surah An-Nas (114) — Mankind
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ إِلَـٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ ٱلَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ
Qul a‘ūdhu bi-rabbi-n-nās. Maliki-n-nās. Ilāhi-n-nās. Min sharri-l-waswāsi-l-khannās. Alladhī yuwaswisu fī sudūri-n-nās. Mina-l-jinnati wa-n-nās.
Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, the Sovereign of mankind, the God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer — who whispers in the breasts of mankind — from among the jinn and mankind. (114:1–6)
Tajweed: The repeated “-n-nās” ends each of the first three verses — apply a Ghunnah on the doubled Noon in “khannās”. The Waaw in “yuwaswisu” is light — do not round the lips.
Al-Baqara Last 2 Verses (2:285–286) — Evening Protection
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqara at night, they will suffice him [as protection].” (Sahih Bukhari and Muslim). These verses are recited in the evening adhkar.
ءَامَنَ ٱلرَّسُولُ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِۦ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتِهِۦ وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَرُسُلِهِۦ
Āmana-r-rasūlu bi-mā unzila ilayhi mir-rabbihī wa-l-mu‘minūn. Kullun āmana bi-llāhi wa malā‘ikatihī wa kutubihī wa rusulih.
The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and so have the believers. All of them have believed in Allah, His angels, His books, and His messengers. (2:285)
The Three Tasbihat — Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar
One of the most frequently recommended verbal adhkar is the threefold glorification, repeated 33 times each after every prayer and as part of the morning/evening adhkar. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said about these: “Is any of you unable to earn one thousand good deeds a day? Say Subhanallah one hundred times — one thousand good deeds are recorded.” (Sahih Muslim)
سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّهِ
Subhāna-llāh
Glory be to Allah — recite 33 times
Pronunciation: The Bā in “Subhāna” carries a Qalqalah quality — a light release. Hold the “ā” for two counts (Madd Tabi‘i).
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
Al-hamdu li-llāh
All praise be to Allah — recite 33 times
Pronunciation: The Meem in “Al-hamdu” is followed by a Dāl — do not add an extra vowel sound between them. Say “ham-du” not “hama-du.”
ٱللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allāhu akbar
Allah is the Greatest — recite 33 times (or 34 times to complete 100 total)
Pronunciation: The Lam of “Allāh” is a heavy (Tafkheem) Lam — the tongue presses further back. This is one of the rare cases where Lam is heavy, not light.
Two Essential Prophetic Morning & Evening Duas
Beyond the Quranic verses, the morning and evening adhkar include specific supplications taught by the Prophet (peace be upon him). Here are two of the most widely recited:
Dua of the Morning — Seeking Good in the Day Ahead
أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ ٱلْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ وَٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ وَحْدَهُۥ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُۥ
Asbahnā wa asbahal-mulku li-llāh, wa-l-hamdu li-llāh, lā ilāha illa-llāhu wahdahū lā sharīka lah.
We have entered the morning, and all sovereignty belongs to Allah. All praise belongs to Allah. There is no deity except Allah, alone without partner. (Abu Dawud)
Tajweed: “Asbahnā” begins with a Hamza al-wasl — you enter it with a short vowel sound. The Ghunnah on “Mulku” applies to the doubled Lam before “lillāh”. The “ā” in “wahdahū” is a Madd Tabi‘i — hold for two counts.
Sayyidul Istighfar — The Master of Seeking Forgiveness
ٱللَّهُمَّ أَنتَ رَبِّى لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّآ أَنتَ خَلَقْتَنِى وَأَنَا۠ عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَىٰ عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا ٱسْتَطَعْتُ
Allāhumma anta rabbī, lā ilāha illā anta, khalaqtanī wa ana ‘abduka, wa ana ‘alā ‘ahdika wa wa‘dika mā-stata‘tu.
O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant. I am upon Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. (Sahih Bukhari)
This dua continues for several more lines. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “If someone recites this in certainty in the morning and dies before evening, he will be among the people of Paradise.”
Tajweed Tips for Reciting Adhkar
The adhkar are short, which makes them ideal for practising Tajweed consistently. Here are the most important rules that appear repeatedly across the morning and evening adhkar:
Ghunnah (Nasalisation)
Extremely common in adhkar — appears on every Meem and Noon that is doubled (mushaddad). In “Allāhumma,” “mimmā,” and the doubled Noon in many adhkar, hum through your nose for two counts while keeping your lips closed.
Madd (Prolongation)
Long vowels (“ā,” “ī,” “ū”) appear in nearly every adhkar phrase. The natural Madd Tabi‘i holds for two counts. Words like “Allāh,” “Subhāna,” and “Akbar” all contain long vowels that must not be shortened.
Idgham (Merging)
When “min” (من) comes before certain letters, the Noon merges into the next letter. “Min sharri” (from Al-Falaq and An-Nas) is a classic example — the Noon of “min” disappears into the Shin.
Tafkheem — Heavy Lam in “Allah”
The Lam in the word “Allāh” is pronounced heavily (mouth and throat slightly more open) when preceded by a Fatha or Damma vowel. In “Allāhumma,” “Allāhu,” and “li-llāhi,” this applies. When preceded by Kasra (as in “bi-llāhi”), the Lam is light.
For a full visual guide to every Tajweed rule and its colour, see our complete Tajweed rules guide. For Arabic letter pronunciation at the letter level, see our Arabic pronunciation guide.
How to Build a Consistent Daily Adhkar Habit
The morning and evening adhkar are one of the simplest and highest-reward acts of worship to establish as a habit. Here is a practical approach that works for beginners and those learning transliteration:
Week 1 — Start Small
Begin with just three items: Ayatul Kursi, Al-Ikhlas three times, and the tasbihat (Subhanallah × 33, Alhamdulillah × 33, Allahu Akbar × 34). This takes under five minutes. Use this guide and the Ayatul Kursi transliteration guide to keep the text in front of you.
Week 2 — Add the Mu‘awwidhat
Add Al-Falaq and An-Nas (three times each) to your routine. Because you are reciting them three times, this is also an opportunity to memorise them — after a week of daily repetition, most people have these two short surahs memorised without any deliberate effort. See our Four Quls guide for verse-by-verse help.
Week 3 — Add the Duas
Incorporate the prophetic duas — Sayyidul Istighfar in the morning and the dua of entering the evening. Print this page or save it on your phone so you can read along until you know them by heart.
Week 4 — Add Al-Baqara's Last 2 Verses
Add the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqara to your evening adhkar. These are longer, but by week four you should have a reliable routine. Our Al-Baqara last 2 verses guide has a full transliteration and Tajweed breakdown to help.
After a month, you will have established the core of the morning and evening adhkar and — almost as a side effect — memorised several short surahs and key Quranic verses. For a broader memorisation strategy, see our Quran memorisation guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are morning and evening adhkar?
Morning and evening adhkar (adhkar al-sabah wa al-masa') are specific phrases of remembrance, praise, and supplication that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recited at the start and end of each day. They include Quranic verses like Ayatul Kursi and the Mu‘awwidhat (Al-Falaq and An-Nas), as well as prophetic supplications collected in authentic hadiths.
When should I recite morning adhkar?
Morning adhkar are best recited after Fajr prayer and before sunrise. Most scholars say the window extends until the sun is fully up (roughly 20 minutes after sunrise). Evening adhkar begin after Asr prayer and are best recited before Maghrib, though many scholars allow them until midnight if you miss the earlier window.
Can I use transliteration to recite adhkar?
Yes. Using transliteration is a valid and widely practised method, especially for those still learning Arabic script. The intention and sincerity behind the recitation are what matter most. Using a Tajweed transliteration guide helps ensure correct pronunciation even before you can read Arabic fluently. Over time, daily recitation of the adhkar naturally reinforces your Arabic reading skills.
Which Quranic verses are in the morning and evening adhkar?
Several Quranic verses are part of the recommended morning and evening adhkar: Ayatul Kursi (2:255), the last two verses of Al-Baqara (2:285–286), Surah Al-Ikhlas (112), Surah Al-Falaq (113), and Surah An-Nas (114). Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas are each recited three times in both morning and evening according to authentic hadiths.
How long do morning and evening adhkar take?
The full set of morning or evening adhkar takes approximately 10–15 minutes when recited at a comfortable pace. Many people begin with a shorter selection — Ayatul Kursi, the three Quls, and the three tasbihat — which takes around 5 minutes. As you memorise more, the recitation becomes faster and you can gradually add more adhkar to your routine.
Follow along with the Quranic adhkar in the colour-coded transliteration reader. Open the reader at the short surahs of Juz Amma — Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas are all together near the end of the Quran.
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Ayatul Kursi Transliteration
Full verse-by-verse guide with Tajweed notes and a memorisation plan.
Four Quls Transliteration
Detailed guide to all four Qul surahs — including the three you recite in adhkar.
How to Memorize the Quran
Step-by-step memorisation method — daily adhkar is one of the best starting points.