129. Dua of Sleep
Dua of Sleep in Arabic
بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، فَإِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا، بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
Dua of Sleep English Transliteration
Bismika Rabbee wada'tu janbee, wa bika 'arfa'uhu, fa'in 'amsakta nafsee far’hamhaa, wa 'in 'arsaltahaa fa’hfadh haa, bimaa ta’hfadhu bihi 'ibaadakas-saaliheen
Dua of Sleep English Translation
In Your name my Lord, I lie down and in Your name I rise, so if You should take my soul then have mercy upon it, and if You should return my soul then protect it in the manner You do so with Your righteous servants.
Narrated by Abu Huraira (RA): The Prophet (ﷺ) said, When anyone of you go to bed, he should shake out his bed with the inside of his waist sheet, for he does not know what has come on to it after him, and then he should say: (The dua is mentioned above)
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِذَا أَوَى أَحَدُكُمْ إِلَى فِرَاشِهِ فَلْيَنْفُضْ فِرَاشَهُ بِدَاخِلَةِ إِزَارِهِ، فَإِنَّهُ لاَ يَدْرِي مَا خَلَفَهُ عَلَيْهِ، ثُمَّ يَقُولُ بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ ". تَابَعَهُ أَبُو ضَمْرَةَ وَإِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّاءَ عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ. وَقَالَ يَحْيَى وَبِشْرٌ عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ عَنْ سَعِيدٍ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم. وَرَوَاهُ مَالِكٌ وَابْنُ عَجْلاَنَ عَنْ سَعِيدٍ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم.
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "When anyone of you go to bed, he should shake out his bed with the inside of his waist sheet, for he does not know what has come on to it after him, and then he should say: 'Bismika Rabbi Wada`tu Janbi wa bika arfa'uhu, In amsakta nafsi farhamha wa in arsaltaha fahfazha bima tahfazu bihi ibadakas-salihin." Sahih al-Bukhari 6320 [Al-Bukhari 11/126 no. 6320, Muslim 4/2084 no.2714]
Benefits of Dua for Sleep
A dua for sleep helps the heart feel calm and gives better sleep every night. It helps us remember to trust Allahwhen we go to bed.
- It helps the mind feel calm and quiet before going to sleep
- It keeps us safe from harm at night by saying the right dua
- It helps the heart remember to trust Allahevery night and every breath
- It gives comfort and makes us feel safe if we feel scared at night
- It helps us thank Allahfor every new day and for good sleep
- It helps us follow the Prophet’s way and his special dua before sleeping
When to Recite Dua for Sleep
A dua for sleep works best when we say it at the right times. This brings good things and keeps the heart safe every night.
- Say the dua for sleep before you lie down at night to feel calm
- If you feel tired or worried before bed, say the dua for good sleep
- After you finish your night prayers, read this dua before sleeping
- If you wake up in the night, say the dua for sleep again to rest well
- If you feel scared of the dark or being alone, read this night dua
How to Perform Dua for Sleep
A dua for sleep is easy and helps every Muslim end the day with peace and safety from Allah.
- First, make wudu and get your bed ready for good sleep
- Lie down on your right side like the Prophet did before sleeping
- Say the dua for sleep and trust Allahto keep you safe and show mercy
- Say bismika rabbi and other duas for sleep before you close your eyes
- If you wake up in the night, say the dua for sleep again to feel calm
Summary
The dua for sleep is said every night to ask Allahfor safety, mercy, and good rest. Saying this dua before bed helps the heart feel safe and calm, knowing Allahwill watch over us at night just like He cares for His good people.
This dua for sleep is also a way to follow the Prophet’s way and keep our hearts close to Allah. Saying the dua for sleep every night helps us trust Allahand thank Him for every new day. This makes every night and morning special for all Muslims.