Morning and Evening Routine

Dedicating time each morning and evening to remember Allah is a confirmed practice of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. It is also a way to bring the Qur'an to life in our daily routine:

"And glorify the praises of your Lord before sunrise and before sunset" (Qur’an 20:130).

Through these words of remembrance, Allah grants us spiritual protection, mindfulness, and blessing. When we reflect on their many virtues, it becomes clear that they are too valuable to overlook, regardless of how busy life gets!

There are various sets of remembrances (adhkār) that have been compiled by scholars based on authentic Prophetic narrations. The three routines presented here are drawn from those narrations and recommended by one of our beloved teachers. They are chosen for their authenticity and relevance, in shāʾ Allāh.

For those seeking deeper context, these routines are referenced from Fortress of the Muslim by Al-Qaḥṭānī. Other valuable works on remembrance include The Book of Remembrances by Imām al-Nawawī and Al-Wābil al-Ṣayyib by Ibn al-Qayyim. I encourage you to explore these resources for further enrichment.

My goal is to provide a format that is easy to follow. You’ll find three options to choose from based on the time you have available. Once you become familiar with the words, even the longest option—the “Ideal Routine”—takes only a few minutes.

I encourage you to read these devotions with presence of heart and to reflect deeply on their meanings. I also plan to share more detailed explanations of each entry in the future.

Please note: the headings on each slide are simply summaries and are not part of the actual narrations.

May Allah bless you and make us among those who remember Him often. Āmīn.