45. Dua When Waking Up at Night (Masnun Dua)
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: The person who wakes up at night and says these words -
Dua When Waking Up at Night in Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Dua When Waking Up at Night English Transliteration
Laa ilaaha illAllahu Wa'hdahu laa Sharika lahu Lahul mulku, wa lahul-'hamd wa huwa 'alaa kulli shay'in Qadir. Al'hamdulillahi wa sub'hanallahi wa laa ilaaha illAllahu wAllahu akbar wa laa 'hawla Walaa Quwwata illa billaah
Dua When Waking Up at Night English Translation
None has the right to be worshipped but Allah. He is the Only One and has no partners. For Him is the Kingdom and all the praises are due for Him. He is Omnipotent. All the praises are for Allah. All the glories are for Allah. And none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, And Allah is Great And there is neither Might nor Power Except with Allah.
O Allah! Forgive me. Or invokes (Allah), he will be responded to and if he performs ablution (and prays), his prayer will be accepted.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا صَدَقَةُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ، أَخْبَرَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عُمَيْرُ بْنُ هَانِئٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي جُنَادَةُ بْنُ أَبِي أُمَيَّةَ، حَدَّثَنِي عُبَادَةُ بْنُ الصَّامِتِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ تَعَارَّ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ فَقَالَ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ، وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ. الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، وَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ، وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ. ثُمَّ قَالَ اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي. أَوْ دَعَا اسْتُجِيبَ، فَإِنْ تَوَضَّأَ وَصَلَّى قُبِلَتْ صَلاَتُهُ " .
Narrated 'Ubada bin As-Samit: The Prophet (ﷺ) "Whoever gets up at night and says: -- 'La ilaha il-lallah Wahdahu la Sharika lahu Lahu-lmulk, waLahu-l-hamd wahuwa 'ala kullishai'in Qadir. Al hamdu lil-lahi wa subhanal-lahi wa la-ilaha il-lal-lah wa-l-lahu akbar wa la hawla Wala Quwata il-la-bil-lah.' (None has the right to be worshipped but Allah. He is the Only One and has no partners . For Him is the Kingdom and all the praises are due for Him. He is Omnipotent. All the praises are for Allah. All the glories are for Allah. And none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, And Allah is Great And there is neither Might nor Power Except with Allah). And then says: -- Allahumma, Ighfir li (O Allah! Forgive me). Or invokes (Allah), he will be responded to and if he performs ablution (and prays), his prayer will be accepted." [Bukhari: 1154]
Benefits of Dua at Night for Waking Up
A peaceful heart grows by saying the dua at night for waking up, bringing calm & hope. This night dua helps Muslims remember Allah’s greatness & ask for protection.
- Brings calm & takes away fear during night time dua moments
- Gets Allah’s pleasure with praises like subhanAllahwalhamdulillah wala ilaha illAllahwallahu akbar
- Lifts faith & helps keep hearts close to Allahduring dua for the night
- Reminds of Allah’s power & mercy by regular night dua reading
- Makes a habit of remembering Allahafter waking, as in neend se bedar hone ki dua
- Gives protection from harm at night with la hawla wala quwwata illa billah
- Brings gratitude & hope, good for dua for insomnia
When to Recite Dua at Night for Waking Up
The dua at night fits special times for every Muslim needing comfort and connection to Allah.
- After waking up unexpectedly at night, recite this dua at night for calm and protection
- During tahajjud time, make this tahajjud dua before starting tahajjud ki namaz ki dua
- When feeling restless or troubled, recite this dua for insomnia to find peace
- Before making other dua night time prayers, begin with this masnun dua for extra blessings
- When waking from sleep for any reason, say this dua for waking up from sleep for gratitude
- If unable to sleep again, recite this night time dua to ease the mind and heart
How to Perform Dua at Night for Waking Up
The dua at night has a simple way to follow for everyone.
- Wake up during the night and sit up gently, ready to recite your night dua
- Begin by saying the dua at night clearly, thinking of the meanings in each phrase
- Use the full words: subhanAllahwalhamdulillah wala ilaha illAllahwallahu akbar and la hawla wala quwwata illa billah
- Take a moment after dua for the night to ask Allahfor help, protection, and peace
- Keep your heart focused on Allahwhile saying this dua when waking up at night
Summary
The dua at night for waking up, also known as the Masnun Dua, gives Muslims a way to remember Allahin the quiet of night. Saying it brings comfort, hope, and a strong sense of safety, making the night feel peaceful and blessed. This night dua holds special meaning for those seeking closeness to Allahand wanting to start their night with zikr.
Remembering Allahwith this dua at night can bring a calm heart, even in the darkest hours. Turning to Allahin the night builds faith and trust, leading to a restful sleep and a thankful heart each morning. Nighttime is a time for reflection, and this dua helps Muslims feel protected and loved.