131. Dua to Sleep
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.
Benefits of dua to sleep
Getting good sleep is needed by all, and the dua to sleep brings special gifts for Muslims.
- Reciting dua to sleep encourages seeking forgiveness from Allahand brings comfort to the heart
- When you say the dua to sleep, you ask Allahto forgive you and your heart feels calm.
- This prayer at night makes your worries less and helps you sleep better.
- When you say Bismika Rabbi before bed, you thank Allahfor keeping you safe.
- Following the dua for sleep shows trust in Allahand promotes good habits
- Doing this dua shows you trust Allahand helps you make good habits every night.
- Remembering Allahbefore sleep makes you feel safe and not alone
- Dua to sleep sets a positive routine, helping one wake up with a thankful heart
- Making this dua every night helps you wake up happy and thankful to Allah.
When to Recite dua to sleep
The dua to sleep helps everyone get ready for bed and remember Allah.
- Right before lying down on your bed at night, recite the dua to sleep for peaceful rest
- Say the dua to sleep just before you lay down in your bed at night for a calm rest.
- If you wake up during the night and want to feel calm again, you can recite this sleeping dua
- If you wake up in the night and feel worried, you can say this dua again to feel calm.
- When feeling scared or anxious before sleeping, saying the dua to sleep brings comfort
- If you feel scared or sad before bed, saying this dua helps you feel better.
How to Perform dua to sleep
Doing the dua to sleep brings peace and forgiveness before you go to bed.
- Begin with Bismillah ir rahman ir rahim or Bismika Rabbi to start the prayer before sleeping
- Start by saying Bismillah ir rahman ir rahim or Bismika Rabbi before you begin your prayer.
- Lay down on your right side, as taught in Islamic prayers and masnoon dua traditions
- Lay down on your right side, just like the Prophet taught us in his sunnah.
- Recite the dua, O my Lord, I have slept in your name. You forgive my sins, with sincerity
- Say the dua, O my Lord, I sleep in Your name. You forgive my sins. Say it with your heart.
- Reflect on forgiveness in Islam and quietly ask, Allahforgive me and grant me peaceful sleep
- Think about forgiveness and ask Allahin your heart, Allahforgive me and give me good sleep.
Summary
The dua to sleep is a simple prayer for every Muslim. By saying Bismika Rabbi Wada`tu janbi, faghfir lee janbi, you ask Allahto forgive you and thank Him for keeping you safe at night. This dua helps you sleep with peace and makes a good habit from Islam.
Saying the dua to sleep before bed helps you feel safe and trust Allah. It is a kind way to end your day, asking for forgiveness and peace. Doing this dua brings blessings and makes your heart feel easy, so it is good to make it part of your bedtime.