Allahumma Ajirni Minan Naar Dua: Meaning, Benefits and Misconceptions

Are you a Muslim seeking a deeper understanding of your prayers? The Dua “Allahumma Ajirni Minan Naar” is frequently recited but not always fully understood. This blog post will provide a simple, comprehensive look at the meaning and significance behind this important supplication.

Let’s embark on this enlightening journey toward better understanding our faith!

The Arabic Version and Translation of Allahumma Ajirni Minan Naar Dua

“Allahumma Ajirni Minan Naar” is an Arabic phrase. It stands for a special prayer in Islam. Many Muslims around the world say this Dua often. The Dua gives hope to people. They ask Allah for help and safety from Hell.

اللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ

According to Islamic teachings, each word has its own meaning. “Allahumma” is Arabic for “Oh Allah.” “Ajirni” is a pleading that means “save or protect me”.

Lastly, “Minan Naar” literally means “from the fire”. So it all adds up to a cry for help: “Oh Allah, save me from the Hellfire.”

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The Truth and Misconceptions About Benefits of Allahumma Ajirni Minan Naar Dua

Reciting this Dua implies that we ask for Allah’s protection from Hellfire, and that’s the main benefit we can get from it. Prophet Muhammad PBUH said that if we seek refuge from Hellfire three times, then Hellfire says: “‘O Allah, save him from the Fire.'” Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2572

However, there is a weak hadith that is widespread on the internet which says:

“When you finish the sunset prayer, say: ‘O Allah, protect me from Hell” seven times; for if you say that and die that night, protection from it would be recorded for you; and when you finish the dawn prayer, say it in a similar way, for if you die that day, protection from it would be recorded for you” Sunan Abi Dawud 5079

Although this hadith is mentioned in Sunan Abi Dawud, it is considered weak because it is not an authentic narration. As a result, scholars advise against following these specific instructions when reciting this Dua after daily prayers.

Moreover, other websites claim that “reciting this Dua 100 times will forbid hell fire on you”. These are all fabricated claims, and you should not believe them; the general rule described above is to seek refuge from Hellfire three times, which you can do by reciting this Dua.

So, be careful of these fabricated claims and always look for references whenever you encounter something strange or suspicious.

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Conclusion

The “Allahumma Ajirni Minan Naar” is a Dua that should be recited to seek Allah’s refuge from Hellfire. It is preferable to recite it three times, but a weak hadith says it is preferable to recite it after fajr and maghrib, and scholars say that you shouldn’t follow it since it is from a weak hadith.

Many websites also mention fabricated information about this Dua, so be cautious and conduct your own research before consuming such information.

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FAQs

What does Allahumma Ajirni Minan Naar Dua mean?

This Dua means “O Allah save me from the hellfire.”

Why do people say Allahumma Ajirni Minan Naar during prayer?

Reciting this Dua is a favored act, or Mustahabb. It asks for Allah’s protection from Hellfire.

Are there other Duas that ask Allah for protection?

Yes, there are other Duas such as “Rabbana Atina Fid Dunya Hasanah Wa Fil Aakhirati Hasanah Waqina Azaban Naar”, which is a call for salvation (Nijaat) from Punishment of Hellfire (Naar e jahannam).

Do we use a plural form like ‘Ajirna’ instead of ‘Ajirni’ when making Dua collectively?

Both versions can be used; ‘Ajirna’ refers to all, while ‘Ajirni’ talks just about self in Arabic grammar understanding.