Evening Dua (Bika Amsayna)
To end the day with remembrance of Allah
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا وَبِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا وَبِكَ نَحْيَا وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ
Transliteration
Allahumma bika amsayna, wa bika asbahna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namutu, wa ilaykal-maseer.
Meaning
O Allah, by You we enter the evening and by You we enter the morning. By You we live and by You we die, and to You is the final return.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi
When to recite
Every evening • Once
Virtue
Closes the day affirming that all life and death are in Allah’s hands.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abu Hurairah • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Evening Dua (Bika Amsayna)?
Every evening. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Evening Dua (Bika Amsayna)?
Closes the day affirming that all life and death are in Allah’s hands.
Where is Evening Dua (Bika Amsayna) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi (narrated by Abu Hurairah). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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