#13
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ
Transliteration
Allaahumma 'innee 'as'alukal-jannata wa 'a'oodhu bika minan-naar
Translation
O Allah, I ask You for Paradise and seek Your protection from the Fire.
Dua #13•Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 910
Ask for Jannah and safety from Jahannam
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Note
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!"
Benefits & Virtues
Say this dua for Jannah to link your heart to the afterlife. It keeps you focused on good deeds. It is a shield. You ask Allah for safety from the fire and increase hope in His mercy every day.
- Ask for Jannah three times. Paradise itself asks Allah to let you in.
- Seek safety from the Fire three times. Jahannam asks Allah to save you from it.
- Say Allahumma inni asaluka to remind the heart about the true goal - the Akhirah.
- This safety dua makes your trust in Allah stronger to keep you safe from punishment.
- Make this dua a habit. You follow a blessed Sunnah of the Prophet.
Common Questions
The meaning is asking Allah for Paradise and seeking safety from the Fire. It shows we always need His great mercy.
Scholars say three times is very good. Hadith says Jannah speaks for the one who asks three times.
Say Allahumma inni as alukal jannah after every Salah. Also great to say in the morning and evening for daily safety.
Yes. This Jannat ki dua is in Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah. The Prophet taught us Jannah prays for those who ask for it with a true heart.
Try to learn the Arabic for more reward. However asking with the meaning of this dua for Jannah in English is accepted by Allah.
Yes. This is a strong Jahannam se bachne ki dua. When you say it with a clean heart you ask Allah to keep you far from the Fire.
Sujood is the best place for asking. You can say this safety dua while prostrating to get closer to Allah.
Yes. Allahumma inni as alukal jannah is masnoon dua. This means the Prophet Muhammad said it and told us to do the same.
Asking for Jannah includes asking for forgiveness. This dua for Jannah shows you want to please Allah and avoid His punishment.
This safety dua is short and easy. Perfect for kids to memorize. They grow up loving Jannah and fearing the punishment of Allah.