132. Sleeping Dua
Sleeping Dua in Arabic
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَكَفَانَا وَآوَانَا، فَكَمْ مِمَّنْ لَا كَافِيَ لَهُ وَلَا مُؤْوِيَ
Sleeping Dua English Transliteration
Alhamdu lillaahil-ladhee 'at'amanaa wa saqaanaa, wa kafaanaa, wa 'aawaanaa, fakam mimman laa kaafiya lahu wa laa mu'wiya
Sleeping Dua English Translation
All praise is for Allah, Who fed us and gave us drink, and Who is sufficient for us and has sheltered us, for how many have none to suffice them or shelter them.
Anas (RA) said, Rasulullah (ﷺ) used to say this dua when he was lying in bed.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا أَوَى إِلَى فِرَاشِهِ قَالَ " الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَكَفَانَا وَآوَانَا فَكَمْ مِمَّنْ لاَ كَافِيَ لَهُ وَلاَ مُئْوِيَ " .
Anas reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: When you go to bed, say: " Praise is due to Allah Who fed us, provided us drink, sufficed us and provided us with shelter, for many a people there is none to suffice and none to provide shelter." Sahih Muslim 2715 [Muslim 4/2085 no. 2715]
Benefits of Sleeping Dua
Feeling calm before bed is easy when you say the right prayer
- This sleeping dua helps you trust Allahand brings peace to your heart
- Saying this dua makes you thankful for food, home, and care every night
- Remembering to praise Allahhelps you sleep with a happy heart
- This Islamic dua shows you that Allahis always there to help and give
- Reading this dua can keep away worry and help you feel safe at night
- Thankfulness grows when you say Alhamdulillah for all things before bed
When to Recite Sleeping Dua
Reciting sleeping dua is best right before you lay down to sleep at night
- This prayer before bed can be said after you finish your last prayer of the day
- If you wake up in the night, saying sleeping dua can help you feel calm
- Saying sleeping dua after a hard day can remind you to thank Allahfor His care
- Sleeping dua is good whenever you feel alone or need comfort before bed
How to Perform Sleeping Dua
Find a quiet place and sit or lie down as you get ready for sleep
- Say the sleeping dua with your heart, remembering to praise Allahfor His gifts
- Keep the meaning of Alhamdulillah in your mind and say the dua with thanks to Allah
- Let Syukur Alhamdulillah fill your heart as you trust Allahfor a safe night
- Make sleeping dua a part of your night prayer and bedtime routine
Summary
The sleeping dua lets Muslims thank Allahfor food, drink, care, and a place to stay. It is a simple way to say all thanks go to Allah& feel happy for every gift before going to bed. This dua for sleep helps the heart stay calm & full of thanks, making each night feel safe.
When you say the sleep dua every night, it brings comfort & helps you trust Allah’s kindness. It is a way to grow thankfulness & hope in your heart. By making this prayer before sleep a habit, you can rest knowing Allahis always looking after you.