117. Dua Before Going to Sleep (Surah al Baqarah Last Two Ayat)
Dua Before Going to Sleep in Arabic
آمَنَ الرَّسُولُ بِمَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ آمَنَ بِاللَّـهِ وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ وَكُتُبِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّن رُّسُلِهِ ۚ وَقَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۖ غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ ﴿٢٨٥﴾ لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّـهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ ۖ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۚ أَنْتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ ﴿٢٨٦﴾
Dua Before Going to Sleep English Transliteration
(285) Aamanar-Rasoolu bimaa 'unzila ilayhi mir-Rabbihi wal mu'minoon, kullun 'aamana billaahi wa malaa'ikatihi wa Kutubihi wa Rusulih, laa nufarriqu bayna 'ahadim-mir-Rusulih, wa qaaloo sami'naa wa 'ata'naa ghufraanaka Rabbanaa wa 'ilaykal-maseer. (286) Laa yukallifullaahu nafsan 'illaa wus'ahaa, lahaa maa kasabat wa 'alayhaa mak-tasabat, Rabbanaa laa tu'aakhidhnaa 'in naseenaa 'aw 'akhta'naa, Rabbanaa wa laa ta'hmil 'alaynaa 'isran kamaa hamaltahu 'alal-ladheena min qablinaa, Rabbanaa wa laa tu'hammilnaa maa laa taaqata lanaa bihi, wa'fu 'annaa, waghfir lanaa war'hamnaa, 'Anta Mawlaanaa fansurnaa 'alal-qawmil-kaafireen
Dua Before Going to Sleep English Translation
(285) The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers, [saying], "We make no distinction between any of His messengers." And they say, "We hear and we obey. [We seek] Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the [final] destination. (286) Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, and it will bear [the consequence of] what [evil] it has earned. "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people. (Sura Baqarah 2: 285-286)
Whoever recites the last two Aayahs of Soorah al-Baqarah at night, those two Aayahs shall be sufficient for him.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مَنْصُورٌ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، بْنِ يَزِيدَ قَالَ لَقِيتُ أَبَا مَسْعُودٍ عِنْدَ الْبَيْتِ فَقُلْتُ حَدِيثٌ بَلَغَنِي عَنْكَ فِي الآيَتَيْنِ فِي سُورَةِ الْبَقَرَةِ . فَقَالَ نَعَمْ . قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " الآيَتَانِ مِنْ آخِرِ سُورَةِ الْبَقَرَةِ مَنْ قَرَأَهُمَا فِي لَيْلَةٍ كَفَتَاهُ " . '
Abd al-Rahman b. Yazid reported: I met Abu Mas'ud near the House (Ka'ba) and said to him: A hadith has been conveyed to me on your authority about the two (concluding verses of Surah al-Baqara. He said: Yes. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) (in fact) said: Anyone who recites the two verses at the end of Surah al-Baqara at night, they would suffice for him. Sahih Muslim 807a [Al-Bukhari, Fathul Bari 9/94, Muslim 1/554, no. 807]
Benefits of Last 2 Ayat of Surah al Baqarah Before Sleep
Let your heart find peace before going to bed by saying the last two ayat of Surah al Baqarah, a strong night dua that brings Allah’s mercy, help, and forgiveness to every muslim.
- Allah’s Rahmah covers the one who reads last two verses of surah baqarah at night.
- Amanar rasul brings maghfirah and removes burden from the heart before sleep.
- These ayat from al baqarah protect the home and keep shayateen away till morning.
- Rabbana la tuakhizna in this dua before sleep brings Allah’s help in hard times.
- Last 2 ayat of surah al baqarah make amal easy and keep iman strong for muslims.
When to Recite Last 2 Ayat of Surah Al Baqarah
Reciting the last 2 ayat of surah al baqarah before sleep brings Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and Barakah, making your night safe and your heart full of Iman, as taught by the Prophet for every Muslim.
- After your night salah, read the last two verses of surah baqarah for protection.
- When you lay down in bed, recite amanar rasul as your sleeping dua for Barakah.
- If you feel weak or worried, use the last 2 ayat of surah al baqarah for Allah’s help.
- Before closing your eyes, make dua with surah baqarah last 2 ayat for forgiveness.
- When you want to follow sunnah, say amanar rasulu bima unzila for a peaceful night.
How to perform Dua Before Going to Sleep (Surah al Baqarah Last Two Ayat)
Reading the last 2 ayat of surah al baqarah before going to bed brings Allah’s mercy and keeps you safe all night. These verses, amanar rasul and rabbana, are a strong sleeping dua for every Muslim.
- Clean your hands and face, then sit on your bed and recite amanar rasulu bima unzila.
- Say the last two verses of surah baqarah with full Iman and trust in Allah’s promise.
- After reading surah baqarah last 2 ayat, blow gently over your body for protection.
- Ask for forgiveness and Barakah by reciting rabbana la tuakhizna as a night dua before sleep.
- Finish with a short zikr allah or any masnoon dua for the night to keep your heart calm and safe.
Summary
The last 2 ayat of Surah al Baqarah are a special Islamic dua that Muslims read before going to bed for Allah’s mercy and help. This masnoon dua, called amanar rasul, teaches us to ask for forgiveness, Barakah, and strength to face life’s tests. It is a strong Amal for every night.
Reading the last 2 ayat of Surah al Baqarah brings peace and keeps shaytan away. Muslims use this dua for sleep to get Allah’s protection and Rahmah. The main lesson is to trust Allah’s kindness and always end the day with His zikr for a safe night.