116. Dua Before Sleep (Ayatul Kursi)
Dua Before Sleep in Arabic
اَللَّهُ لَآ إِلٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَىُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِى السَّمٰوٰتِ وَمَا فِى الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَنْ ذَا الَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُۥٓ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِۦ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَىْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِۦٓ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَـُٔودُهُۥ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِىُّ الْعَظِيمُ
Dua Before Sleep English Transliteration
Allahu laa 'ilaaha 'illaa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyoom, laa ta'khudhuhu sinatun wa laa nawm, lahu maa fis-samaawaati wa maa fil-'ardh, man dhal-ladhee yashfa'u 'indahu 'illaa bi'idh nih, ya'lamu maa bayna 'aydeehim wa maa khalfahum, wa laa yuheetoona bishay'im-min 'ilmihi 'illaa bimaa shaa'a, wasi'a kursiyyuhus-samaawaati wal'ardh, wa laa ya'ooduhu hifdhuhumaa, wa Huwal-'Aliyyul- 'Adheem
Dua Before Sleep English Translation
Allah! There is none worthy of worship but He, the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists. Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His Permission? He knows what happens to them in this world, and what will happen to them in the Hereafter. And they will never compass anything of His Knowledge except that which He wills. His Throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. And He is the Most High, the Most Great. (Sura Baqarah 2:255)
Whoever reads Ayatul Kursi when he lies down to sleep will have a guardian from Allah remain with him and Satan will not be able to come near him until he rises in the morning.
Benefits of ayatul kursi before sleeping
Reading ayatul kursi before sleep can bring calm, protection, and relief from fear. It also connects you more with Allahand keeps you safe through the night.
- Guards against harm and evil all night as mentioned in surah baqarah and hadith
- Brings peace and calm to the heart before going to sleep
- Keeps shayateen and bad things away from your room
- Brings blessings to your home and family according to manzil dua traditions
- Raises your level with Allahwhen read after wudu or salah
- Makes sleep more restful by reminding of Allah's power and mercy
- Opens doors of Jannah for regular reciters after namaz
When to Recite ayatul kursi for sleep
Choosing the right times for ayatul kursi can help keep you safe and calm during the night and day.
- After finishing your night prayer as a special sleeping dua for protection
- Just before lying down to sleep for peace and safety throughout the night
- After each obligatory namaz to get blessings all day and night
- When feeling scared or worried in the dark to calm fears
- Before leaving the house, as ayat al kursi brings angelic protection
- Upon entering your home for safety and blessings from Allah
How to Perform ayatul kursi before sleep
Making ayatul kursi a habit before bed is easy and brings many rewards and protection.
- Start by making fresh wudu as taught in islamic prayers and duas for muslims
- Sit or lie down and recite ayatul kursi arabic or ayatul kursi transliteration if needed
- Say with clear belief in allahu la ilaha illa huwal hayyul qayyum and trust in Allah's power
- Try to understand the ayatul kursi english translation or meaning while reciting
- Repeat daily before sleep, as this dua before sleeping is from masnoon dua in surah baqarah
Summary
The dua before sleep, ayatul kursi, is part of surah baqarah and is often called the throne verse. Reciting ayatul kursi before bed is a strong muslim prayer for protection, peace, and blessing. This verse reminds us that Allahis always watching and nothing can harm us without His will.
Ayatul kursi helps bring calm and safety during the night, making it a favorite dua for sleep. Many Muslims use this quranic dua as a daily habit, knowing it helps shield them from harm and brings them closer to Allah. It is simple yet so powerful for every believer.