131. Dua to Sleep

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Dua to Sleep in Arabic

بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِيْ فَاغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِيْ

Dua to Sleep English Transliteration

Bismika Rabbi Wada`tu janbi, faghfir lee janbi

Dua to Sleep English Translation

O my Lord, I have slept in your name. You forgive my sins.

Abdullah Ibn Amr (RA) said that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say the above dua when he was lying in bed to sleep.

ReferenceHasan (Shuaib al-Arnait). Musnad Ahmad: 6620

Benefits of Dua to Sleep

This dua to sleep lets a Muslim ask Allah for forgiveness and peace before going to bed, trusting His mercy and kindness every night with a simple heart.

  • Bismika Rabbi in this sleeping dua brings Allah’s mercy close to the heart.
  • My Lord, forgive me Allah in this dua helps wipe away daily sins before sleep.
  • Astaghfirullah in this dua for sleep grows Iman and hope for Allah’s maghfirah.
  • Masnoon dua before sleeping gives a Muslim calm rest and a clean heart at night.
  • Zikr Allah with this night dua keeps the soul safe and brings Barakah to sleep.

When to Recite Dua to Sleep

This dua to sleep is a simple way to ask Allah for forgiveness and Barakah before you rest, bringing peace to your heart and reminding you to trust your Lord with every night’s sleep.

  • Before going to bed, use the dua to sleep and say Bismika Rabbi for forgiveness in Islam.
  • When feeling tired at night, remember to recite this sleeping dua and ask my Lord to forgive me Allah.
  • After finishing your night zikr Allah, whisper the dua before sleeping for Allah forgive me.
  • If you wake up in the middle of the night, quietly say Astaghfirullah al azeem and repeat the dua for sleep.
  • When teaching kids about Islamic prayers, help them learn this dua for the night and say Bismillah ir rahman ir rahim.

How to Perform Dua to Sleep

This dua to sleep is a simple way to ask Allah for forgiveness and peace before you rest. It is a masnoon dua that brings Barakah and helps you sleep with a clean heart every night.

  • Lay down on your bed and softly say Bismika Rabbi with full trust in your Lord.
  • Recite the dua to sleep in Arabic, thinking about forgiveness and saying Astaghfirullah.
  • Ask Allah to forgive your sins and give you a peaceful night as you close your eyes.
  • After saying this night dua, try to sleep with a heart full of hope in Allah’s mercy.
  • Make this prayer before sleeping a daily habit to get Barakah and Allah’s forgiveness.

Summary

The dua to sleep teaches us to say Bismika Rabbi before resting, asking Allah to forgive all our sins. This sleeping dua is a simple masnoon dua that brings Barakah and helps us remember Allah’s mercy every night. Saying this dua before sleeping shows our Iman and hope for forgiveness in Islam.

By reading this dua for sleep, a Muslim puts trust in Allah and asks for His Rahmah before going to bed. This night dua is a good amal for every Muslim, making the heart calm and clean. It is a strong reminder to seek Allah’s forgiveness and start the night with a pure heart.

Frequently Ask & Question

The dua for sleeping makes your mind and heart calm. It helps you end your day in a good way. You remember Allah, ask for forgiveness, and feel safe when you sleep.

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