128. Dua of Sleeping
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “When one of you becomes frightened during sleep, then let him say:
Dua of Sleeping in Arabic
أَعُوْذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ (التَّامَّاتِ) مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ وَ(مِنْ) شَرِّ عِبَادِهِ وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِيْنِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُوْنِ
Dua of Sleeping English Transliteration
A'oodhu bikalimaatil-laahit-taammaati min ghadhabihi wa 'iqaabihi, wa (min) sharri 'ibaadihi, wa min hamazaatish-shayaateeni wa 'an yahduroon
Dua of Sleeping English Translation
I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, from the evil of His slaves and from the taunts of devils and from their presence.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " إِذَا فَزِعَ أَحَدُكُمْ فِي النَّوْمِ فَلْيَقُلْ أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ . فَإِنَّهَا لَنْ تَضُرَّهُ " . قَالَ وَكَانَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَمْرٍو يُلَقِّنُهَا مَنْ بَلَغَ مِنْ وَلَدِهِ وَمَنْ لَمْ يَبْلُغْ مِنْهُمْ كَتَبَهَا فِي صَكٍّ ثُمَّ عَلَّقَهَا فِي عُنُقِهِ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ . `
Amr bin Shu`aib narrated from his father, from his grandfather, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “When one of you becomes frightened during sleep, then let him say: ‘I seek refuge in Allah’s Perfect Words from His anger, His punishment, and the evil of His creatures, from the whisperings of the Shayatin, and that they should come (A`ūdhu bikalimātillāhit-tāmmati min ghaḍabihī wa `iqābihī wa sharri `ibādih, wa min hamazātish-shayāṭīni wa an yaḥḍurūn).’ For verily, they shall not harm him.” He said: “So `Abdullah bin `Amr used to teach it to those of his children who attained maturity, and those of them who did not, he would write it on a sheet and then hang it around his neck.” [Hasan (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3528]
Benefits of Dua of Sleeping
This dua of sleeping helps a Muslim find peace and safety at night, asking Allah to protect from harm, shayateen, and His anger before going to bed with a calm heart.
- Audhubillah in this dua for protection keeps Allah’s anger and azaab away.
- Masnoon dua of sleeping guards from shayateen and their evil tricks at night.
- Protection dua before sleeping saves from harm by people and hidden danger.
- Zikr Allah with this night dua brings peace and safety for the whole sleep.
- Islamic dua for sleep helps Muslims rest easy and wake up with strong Iman.
When to Recite Dua of Sleeping
This dua of sleeping is a strong protection dua for every Muslim, asking Allah to keep you safe from His anger, evil of people, and shayateen, so you can rest with peace and Barakah at night.
- Before going to sleep, recite the dua of sleeping for Allah’s full protection.
- After your last prayer before sleeping, use this dua for sleep to guard your heart.
- When feeling scared at night, trust this protection dua to keep shayateen away.
- If you want peace from bad dreams, make this night dua for the night before bed.
- On nights with worry, say audhubillah and this dua for protection from all harm.
How to Perform Dua of Sleeping
This dua of sleeping is a simple way to ask Allah for safety from harm, evil, and the tricks of shayateen before going to bed. It is a masnoon dua that brings peace and helps you sleep with a calm heart every night.
- Wash your hands and face, then sit on your bed ready to say this dua for sleep.
- Recite the dua of sleeping in Arabic, thinking about the words audhubillah and protection.
- Ask Allah to keep you safe from His anger, punishment, and the evil of His slaves.
- After saying this protection dua, blow gently over yourself for a peaceful night.
- Try to make this night dua a habit before going to bed to get Barakah and calm sleep.
Summary
The dua of sleeping is a strong night dua that asks Allah for protection from His anger, punishment, and the evil of His slaves. This dua before sleeping uses the words audhubillah to seek safety from the tricks of shayateen and their presence. It is a simple prayer before going to sleep that shows a Muslim’s Iman and hope in Allah’s care.
This protection dua is found in Tirmidhi and is a good masnoon dua for every Muslim to read before bed. Saying this dua for sleep brings Barakah and peace at night. It is an easy Islamic dua that helps the heart feel safe and close to Allah every night.