123. Before Sleep Dua
Before Sleep Dua in Arabic
بِاسْمِكَ اَللَّهُمَّ أَمُوْتُ وَأَحْيَا
Before Sleep Dua English Transliteration
Bismika Allaahumma 'amootu wa 'ahyaa
Before Sleep Dua English Translation
In Your name O Allah, I live and die.
Hudhayfah (RA) said, "If the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) intended to sleep, he would recite this dhikr.”
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي السَّفَرِ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ أَبِي مُوسَى، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا أَخَذَ مَضْجَعَهُ قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَحْيَا وَبِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ " . وَإِذَا اسْتَيْقَظَ قَالَ " الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ " .
Al-Bara' reported that whenever Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) went to bed, he said: " O Allah, it is with Thine Name that I live and it is with Thine Name that I die." And when he got up he used to say: " Praise is due to Allah, Who gave us life after our death (sleep) and unto Thee is resurrection." Sahih Muslim 2711 [Al-Bukhari, Fathul Bari 11/113 no. 6324, Muslim 4/2083 no. 2711]
Benefits of Dua for Sleep
Dua for sleep gives comfort and peace to the heart every night
- This dua before sleeping helps keep you safe from things you cannot see when you sleep
- Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya helps you remember to trust Allahwith your life and your sleep
- Saying the sleeping dua is something Prophet Muhammad did
- Sleep dua in Islam helps you start and finish the night by thinking of Allah
- Dua for good sleep helps you make a calm bedtime habit
- Prayer for sleep helps a Muslim feel close to Allahbefore resting
When to Recite Dua for Sleep
Dua for sleep is said right before you lay down to sleep at night
- You can also say this prayer for sleep when you take a short nap in the day
- After you finish your night prayer in Islam, say the night dua for more safety
- Dua for sleeping is said after you make wudu before going to bed
- Say dua before sleep in Arabic if you feel worried or cannot rest at bedtime
How to Perform Dua for Sleep
Start dua for sleep by making sure you are clean and have done wudu
- Lay down on your right side and put your right hand under your cheek
- Say bismika allahumma amutu wa ahya in a soft voice and think about what you say
- Make a wish in your heart for Allahto keep you safe and show mercy with this dua before sleeping
- Let your heart feel quiet and calm when you finish the prayer before sleeping in Islam
Summary
The dua for sleep, Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya, helps every Muslim trust Allahbefore they rest. This easy sleeping dua, taught by the Prophet, brings peace and safety to the heart every night and is simple to remember. Saying the dua before sleeping helps Muslims feel close to Allahand sleep with a calm heart. This prayer for sleep shows thankfulness and faith, making bedtime a safe and peaceful time.
Saying dua for sleep every day helps you remember Allahat the end of each day. This sleeping dua helps you sleep well and feel safe. Keeping this sunnah helps every Muslim find peace and comfort, knowing Allahis caring for them all night.