Azkar (also written adhkar, singular dhikr) are the remembrances of Allah: short supplications and phrases of praise from the Quran and the Sunnah. The morning and evening azkar are a specific set the Prophet ﷺ taught to be said at the start and end of each day.

What is the difference between azkar, dhikr and dua?

Dhikr is remembering Allah, usually with fixed phrases such as SubhanAllah or Alhamdulillah. Dua is asking Allah for something. Azkar is the plural of dhikr and in everyday use means the collected daily remembrances, which include both praise and supplication.

When should I read the morning azkar?

After Fajr prayer, before sunrise, is the best time. If that window passes, read them later in the morning, before Dhuhr.

When should I read the evening azkar?

After Asr prayer, before sunset, is the best time. If that window passes, read them after Maghrib, before you sleep.

How long do they take?

Ten to fifteen minutes for a full set at an unhurried pace. If you are short on time, read what you can: a few of them said with presence of mind is far better than none.

Which azkar are the most important?

Ayat al-Kursi, the three Quls (Surah al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and an-Naas), and Sayyid al-Istighfar are the ones most scholars say never to miss, because of the protection and forgiveness the hadith attach to them.

Daily remembrance

Morning & Evening Azkar

The supplications the Prophet ﷺ taught us to say every morning and evening, with Arabic, transliteration and meaning.

24 adhkar

Morning Azkar

Best read after Fajr, before the sun rises.

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23 adhkar

Evening Azkar

Best read after Asr, before the sun sets.

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What are azkar?

Azkar (الأذكار, also written adhkar; the singular is dhikr) means "remembrances". They are short supplications and phrases of praise taken from the Quran and from what the Prophet ﷺ himself said and taught. Some are a single sentence, like SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi; some are whole verses, like Ayat al-Kursi.

The morning and evening azkar are a particular collection the Prophet ﷺ said at the two ends of the day. The Quran commands it directly: "O you who have believed, remember Allah with much remembrance, and exalt Him morning and afternoon" (33:41–42). Each dhikr in the set comes with a hadith describing its benefit: protection from harm, forgiveness of sins, relief from anxiety and debt, or a share in Paradise for the one who says it sincerely.

When to read them

Morning azkar

Best: After Fajr, before sunrise

Otherwise: Any time before Dhuhr if you miss the window

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Evening azkar

Best: After Asr, before sunset

Otherwise: After Maghrib, before sleeping, if you miss the window

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The words "morning" and "evening" in the hadith refer to the time after Fajr and the time after Asr. The Sadeeq app shows you the right set for the time of day automatically and sends a reminder at the time you choose, so neither slips past you.

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If you are building the habit from nothing, begin with the few that carry the strongest hadith and add the rest over time:

All 24 morning azkar

All 23 evening azkar

Frequently asked questions

What are azkar?: Azkar (also written adhkar, singular dhikr) are the remembrances of Allah: short supplications and phrases of praise from the Quran and the Sunnah. The morning and evening azkar are a specific set the Prophet ﷺ taught to be said at the start and end of each day.
What is the difference between azkar, dhikr and dua?: Dhikr is remembering Allah, usually with fixed phrases such as SubhanAllah or Alhamdulillah. Dua is asking Allah for something. Azkar is the plural of dhikr and in everyday use means the collected daily remembrances, which include both praise and supplication.
When should I read the morning azkar?: After Fajr prayer, before sunrise, is the best time. If that window passes, read them later in the morning, before Dhuhr.
When should I read the evening azkar?: After Asr prayer, before sunset, is the best time. If that window passes, read them after Maghrib, before you sleep.
How long do they take?: Ten to fifteen minutes for a full set at an unhurried pace. If you are short on time, read what you can: a few of them said with presence of mind is far better than none.
Which azkar are the most important?: Ayat al-Kursi, the three Quls (Surah al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and an-Naas), and Sayyid al-Istighfar are the ones most scholars say never to miss, because of the protection and forgiveness the hadith attach to them.

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