124. Dua for Going to Sleep
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar (RA): When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went to his bed, he would say:
Dua for Going to Sleep in Arabic
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِى كَفَانِى وَآوَانِى وَأَطْعَمَنِى وَسَقَانِى وَالَّذِى مَنَّ عَلَىَّ فَأَفْضَلَ وَالَّذِى أَعْطَانِى فَأَجْزَلَ اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ، اَللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ وَمَلِيْكَهُ وَإِلَهَ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ
Dua for Going to Sleep English Transliteration
Alhamdu lillaahil-ladhi kafaani wa aa'wani wa at'amani wa saqaani wal-ladhi manna alayya fa-afdala wal-ladhi a'taani fa-ajzala alhamdu-lillaahi alaa kulli hal, Allaahumma rabba kulli shayin wa malikahu wa ilaaha kulli shayin A‛oodhu bika minan naar
Dua for Going to Sleep English Translation
Praise be to Allah Who has given me sufficiency, has guarded me, given me food and drink, been most gracious to me, and given to me most lavishly. Praise be to Allah in every circumstance. O Allah! Lord and King of everything, God of everything, I seek refuge in Thee from Hell.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ إِذَا أَخَذَ مَضْجَعَهُ " الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَفَانِي وَآوَانِي وَأَطْعَمَنِي وَسَقَانِي وَالَّذِي مَنَّ عَلَىَّ فَأَفْضَلَ وَالَّذِي أَعْطَانِي فَأَجْزَلَ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ وَمَلِيكَهُ وَإِلَهَ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ " .
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went to his bed, he would say: Praise be to Allah Who has given me sufficiency, has guarded me, given me food and drink, been most gracious to me, and given to me most lavishly. Praise be to Allah in every circumstance. O Allah! Lord and King of everything, God of everything, I seek refuge in Thee from Hell. [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 5058]
Benefits of Dua for Going to Sleep
Feeling thankful fills the heart and mind with peace when you say the dua for going to sleep
- This dua for going to sleep keeps you safe from harm and helps you feel safe all night
- Saying praise be to Allahin this prayer helps you remember Allah’s gifts before you sleep
- Dua for going to sleep helps you feel calm and makes worries smaller by thanking Allahfor all things
- Night dua helps you remember Allahand practice shukr every day
- Dua for going to sleep can help both kids and grown-ups sleep better with a peaceful mind
- Prayer for protection in Islam in this dua asks Allahto keep you safe from harm like fire or bad dreams
When to Recite Dua for Going to Sleep
It is best to say the dua for going to sleep right before you lay down at night, after all your daily prayers
- You can say the dua for going to sleep after making wudu and getting ready for bed to feel calm
- Night dua is good when you feel worried, scared, or nervous before sleep
- Dua for going to sleep is good to say when you travel or sleep in a new place to feel safe
- You can say the dua for going to sleep with your children at bedtime to help them learn to thank Allah
How to Perform Dua for Going to Sleep
Start by washing your hands, face, and feet as part of your night routine before saying the dua for going to sleep
- Say the dua for going to sleep, alhamdulillah ala kulli hal, with your whole heart and think about Allah’s kindness
- Lay down and say the dua before sleeping, praising Allahand asking for His safety
- Remember to think about all the good things and say thanks to Allah, using words like alhamdulillah and praise be to Allah
- Try to teach this dua for going to sleep to your family so everyone can join in the prayer for thanks and safety
Summary
The dua for going to sleep is a special way to thank Allahfor every good thing and ask for safety before you rest. It uses words like alhamdulillah ala kulli hal and gives praise to Allahfor all He gives, like food, home, kindness, and safety.
Saying this dua at night brings peace and comfort to Muslims of all ages. It is a prayer for thanks, safety, and remembering Allahin every time. Saying this dua every night helps you sleep with peace and keeps your heart close to Allah.