117. Dua Before Going to Sleep (Surah al Baqarah Last Two Ayat)
Dua Before Going to Sleep in Arabic
آمَنَ الرَّسُولُ بِمَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ آمَنَ بِاللَّـهِ وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ وَكُتُبِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّن رُّسُلِهِ ۚ وَقَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۖ غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ ﴿٢٨٥﴾ لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّـهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ ۖ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۚ أَنْتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ ﴿٢٨٦﴾
Dua Before Going to Sleep English Transliteration
(285) Aamanar-Rasoolu bimaa 'unzila ilayhi mir-Rabbihi wal mu'minoon, kullun 'aamana billaahi wa malaa'ikatihi wa Kutubihi wa Rusulih, laa nufarriqu bayna 'ahadim-mir-Rusulih, wa qaaloo sami'naa wa 'ata'naa ghufraanaka Rabbanaa wa 'ilaykal-maseer. (286) Laa yukallifullaahu nafsan 'illaa wus'ahaa, lahaa maa kasabat wa 'alayhaa mak-tasabat, Rabbanaa laa tu'aakhidhnaa 'in naseenaa 'aw 'akhta'naa, Rabbanaa wa laa ta'hmil 'alaynaa 'isran kamaa hamaltahu 'alal-ladheena min qablinaa, Rabbanaa wa laa tu'hammilnaa maa laa taaqata lanaa bihi, wa'fu 'annaa, waghfir lanaa war'hamnaa, 'Anta Mawlaanaa fansurnaa 'alal-qawmil-kaafireen
Dua Before Going to Sleep English Translation
(285) The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers, [saying], "We make no distinction between any of His messengers." And they say, "We hear and we obey. [We seek] Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the [final] destination. (286) Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, and it will bear [the consequence of] what [evil] it has earned. "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people. (Sura Baqarah 2: 285-286)
Whoever recites the last two Aayahs of Soorah al-Baqarah at night, those two Aayahs shall be sufficient for him.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مَنْصُورٌ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، بْنِ يَزِيدَ قَالَ لَقِيتُ أَبَا مَسْعُودٍ عِنْدَ الْبَيْتِ فَقُلْتُ حَدِيثٌ بَلَغَنِي عَنْكَ فِي الآيَتَيْنِ فِي سُورَةِ الْبَقَرَةِ . فَقَالَ نَعَمْ . قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " الآيَتَانِ مِنْ آخِرِ سُورَةِ الْبَقَرَةِ مَنْ قَرَأَهُمَا فِي لَيْلَةٍ كَفَتَاهُ " . '
Abd al-Rahman b. Yazid reported: I met Abu Mas'ud near the House (Ka'ba) and said to him: A hadith has been conveyed to me on your authority about the two (concluding verses of Surah al-Baqara. He said: Yes. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) (in fact) said: Anyone who recites the two verses at the end of Surah al-Baqara at night, they would suffice for him. Sahih Muslim 807a [Al-Bukhari, Fathul Bari 9/94, Muslim 1/554, no. 807]
Benefits of Last 2 Ayat of Surah Al Baqarah
Saying the last 2 ayat of Surah Al Baqarah before bed brings calm and Allah’s kindness every night
- It keeps you safe from shaitan and bad things, just like the Prophet taught us
- These ayat help get forgiveness for mistakes and things you forget, with the Rabbana dua
- They give comfort and make you feel safe when it is dark
- These verses remind us that Allahis always kind and helps in every way
- They keep the house safe from bad things and bring good things every night
- These ayat help you remember to trust Allah, His messengers, and His angels
- They help you start and finish the night with strong trust and hope in Allah
When to Recite Last 2 Ayat of Surah Al Baqarah
Saying the last 2 ayat of Surah Al Baqarah at the right time brings calm and safety
- Say them before you sleep every night for Allah’s care and safety
- After you finish Isha prayer, say these ayat to end your day thinking of Allah
- If you feel scared or worried at night, say these ayat for peace and to feel safe
- When you have hard times, say these ayat to ask Allahfor help and forgiveness
- If your kids or family feel scared at night, say these ayat to help them feel better
How to Perform Last 2 Ayat of Surah Al Baqarah Recitation
Saying the last 2 ayat of Surah Al Baqarah as a dua before bed keeps your night safe and full of good things
- Read the Amanar Rasul and Rabbana parts of the last 2 ayat before you lay down
- Sit or lay on your right side and say these ayat with your heart and trust
- Think about asking Allahfor safety, forgiveness, and kindness for you and your family
- Say the dua in Arabic, or use the English meaning if you need to
- Finish with a small prayer asking Allahto make your night good and keep your house safe
Summary
The dua before sleep, called the last 2 ayat of Surah Al Baqarah, is a strong prayer. These ayat, called Amanar Rasulu, are said for safety, kindness, and forgiveness. They help every Muslim remember to trust Allah, His angels, and His messengers before sleeping.
When you say these last two ayat every night, you ask Allahfor comfort and to keep you safe from bad things. This sleep dua brings calm to your heart and home, making it a special part of Muslim prayers for a good night.