اللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ
Allāhummā ajirnī mina-n-nār
O Allah, save me from the Hellfire.
dua 3rd Ashra · last 10 days
virtue protection from hellfire
source recommended by scholars
type dua mashura
significance
The third Ashra (last ten days) is the period of seeking refuge from hellfire. The Prophet ﷺ would strive in worship and constantly make this dua.
- Itiqaf sunnah
- Night of power
- Acceptance of duas
deeper meaning
“Ajirni” implies a protective shield – we ask Allah to save us from the fire and grant us jannah. This dua encapsulates both fear and hope.
Repeat often in sujood & after prayers.
Teacher & Parent · Q/A
common questions about the 3rd Ashra dua
teacher Ustadh Karim:
“Why is this specific dua recommended in the last ten days more than any other time?”
parent Mr. Adnan:
“Because the Prophet ﷺ taught us that Ramadan’s end is about emancipation from hellfire. We combine the intense worship with this heartfelt plea.”
teacher Ustadha Amina:
“Can children also learn this dua? How can we make it part of our family iftar?”
parent Mrs. Fatima:
“Absolutely. We write it on a board, repeat it after maghrib, and explain in simple terms: ‘O Allah, keep us safe from fire.’ Kids love the hand motion of protection.”
teacher Ustadh Karim:
“Does this dua replace other duas? Or should we say it a specific number of times?”
parent Mr. Rashid:
“No fixed count – it’s sunnah to increase all duas. But this one captures the essence of the Ashra. I personally repeat it 33 times after each prayer.”
