134. Duas Before Sleep
Duas Before Sleep in Arabic
أَعُوْذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ الَّتِي لَا يُجَاوِزُهُنَّ بَرٌّ وَلَا فَاجِرٌ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ، وبَرَأَ وَذَرَأَ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَنْزِلُ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَعْرُجُ فِيهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا ذَرَأَ فِي الْأَرْضِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَخْرُجُ مِنْهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتَنِ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ طَارِقٍ إِلَّا طَارِقًا يَطْرُقُ بِخَيْرٍ يَا رَحْمَنُ
Duas Before Sleep English Transliteration
A‛oodhu bikalima-tillahit taamma-tillati la-yujawizuhunna barrun wala-fa-jirun, min sharri ma- khalaqa wa bara-aa wa dhara-aa, wa min sharri ma yanzilu minas sama-yi wa min Sharhri Ma Ya’ruju fi-haa, Wa Min sharri maa dhara-a fil ardhi,Wa Min sharri Ma Ya'khruju Minhha-, Wa Min sharri Fitanillali Wan Naha-ri, Wa Min sharri Kulli Ta-Riqin Illa- Tariqan Yatruqu Bikhairin Ya-Rahmaan
Duas Before Sleep English Translation
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah, which no virtuous person or sinner can overcome, from the evil of what He has created, created and spread, from the evil of that which descends from heaven, from the evil of that which ascends to heaven. From the evil of whatever is scattered in the earth, from the evil of whatever comes out of the earth, from the evil of the fitnah of night and day, and from the evil of all strangers, except the one who comes with goodness, O Most Merciful.
Abdur Rahman Ibn Khanbash (RA) said, "One night the devil jinn came forward to attack the Prophet (ﷺ) in the desert with fire. Then Jibriel (As) came and taught him this dua. As soon as the dua is recited, the fire of the devils is extinguished and they flee.”
Benefits of Duas Before Sleep
These duas before sleep help you ask Allah the most merciful for safety from harm, fitnah, and all evil, filling your heart with peace and trust in Ar Rahman every night before you rest.
- I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah, which no virtuous person or sinner can overcome.
- This dua protects from the evil of what Allah has created and from the fitnah of night and day.
- Reciting this dua brings peace and safety from harm and evil.
- Ya Rahman brings barakah and keeps the heart safe every night.
- This masnoon dua is a strong shield for every Muslim before sleep.
When to Recite Duas Before Sleep
These duas before sleep are best recited before going to bed to seek Allah’s protection from harm and fitnah.
- Before going to bed, recite the duas before sleep and say I seek refuge in Allah for protection.
- After your last zikr allah at night, whisper this dua before sleeping and call Ya Rahman Ya Rahim.
- When feeling scared of the night, use the night dua and remember Allah the most merciful for safety.
- If you hear strange sounds at night, quietly say Audhubillah and repeat the prayer before going to sleep.
- While teaching children about Islamic prayers, help them learn this dua for the night and mention Surah Ar Rahman.
How to Perform Duas Before Sleep
Reciting duas before sleep is a way to ask Allah the most merciful for safety from harm and evil. This night dua helps you feel safe and brings peace to your heart before you rest.
- Sit or lay on your bed, then start with Bismillahir rahmanir rahim and focus on Allah.
- Say I seek refuge in Allah using this dua before sleeping to keep away all evil things.
- Recite the full duas before sleep, asking Ar Rahman to protect you from fitnah of night and day.
- After finishing, trust that Allahu Akbar will keep you safe from harm till morning comes.
- End with Subhanallah and close your eyes, feeling peace from this Muslim prayer.
Summary
The duas before sleep teach us to say I seek refuge in Allah’s perfect words from all harm in the night and day. This masnoon dua asks Ar Rahman for safety from evil things on earth and in the sky. It is a strong night dua for every Muslim to read before going to bed and trust Allah the most merciful.
By reading this dua before sleeping, a Muslim asks for Barakah and protection from fitnah and harm. This dua for sleep is a good amal, helping the heart feel safe and close to Allah. It is best to say this prayer before sleeping and trust Ya Rahman for care every night.