118. Dua Before Going to Bed (Surah Kafirun)
Dua Before Going to Bed in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْكَافِرُونَ ﴿١﴾ لَا أَعْبُدُ مَا تَعْبُدُونَ ﴿٢﴾ وَلَا أَنتُمْ عَابِدُونَ مَا أَعْبُدُ ﴿٣﴾ وَلَا أَنَا عَابِدٌ مَّا عَبَدتُّمْ ﴿٤﴾ وَلَا أَنتُمْ عَابِدُونَ مَا أَعْبُدُ ﴿٥﴾ لَكُمْ دِينُكُمْ وَلِيَ دِينِ ﴿٦﴾
Dua Before Going to Bed English Transliteration
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem (1) Qul yaa-ayyuhal kaafiroon (2) Laaa a'budu maa t'abudoon (3) Wa laa antum 'aabidoona maaa a'bud (4) Wa laaa ana 'abidum maa 'abattum (5) Wa laa antum 'aabidoona maa a'bud (6) Lakum deenukum wa liya deen
Dua Before Going to Bed English Translation
(1) Say, "O disbelievers, (2) I do not worship what you worship. (3) Nor are you worshippers of what I worship. (4) Nor will I be a worshipper of what you worship. (5) Nor will you be worshippers of what I worship. (6) For you is your religion, and for me is my religion." (Sura kafirun 109: 1-6)
Nawfal Al-Ashzai (RA) said, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) told me, you will sleep after reciting Surah Kafirun, this will liberate you from shirk.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ رَجُلٍ، عَنْ فَرْوَةَ بْنِ نَوْفَلٍ، رضى الله عنه أَنَّهُ أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ عَلِّمْنِي شَيْئًا أَقُولُهُ إِذَا أَوَيْتُ إِلَى فِرَاشِي قَالَ " اقْرَأْْ :
( قلْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْكَافِرُونَ ) فَإِنَّهَا بَرَاءَةٌ مِنَ الشِّرْكِ " . قَالَ شُعْبَةُ أَحْيَانًا يَقُولُ مَرَّةً وَأَحْيَانًا لاَ يَقُولُهَا . حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ حِزَامٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ فَرْوَةَ بْنِ نَوْفَلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَهُ بِمَعْنَاهُ وَهَذَا أَصَحُّ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَرَوَى زُهَيْرٌ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ عَنْ فَرْوَةَ بْنِ نَوْفَلٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ وَهَذَا أَشْبَهُ وَأَصَحُّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ شُعْبَةَ . وَقَدِ اضْطَرَبَ أَصْحَابُ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ . وَقَدْ رُوِيَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثُ مِنْ غَيْرِ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ قَدْ رَوَاهُ عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ نَوْفَلٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَعَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ هُوَ أَخُو فَرْوَةَ بْنِ نَوْفَلٍ . Farwah bin Nawfal (ra) narrated that: He came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: “O Messenger of Allah, teach me something that I may say when I go to my bed.” So he said: “Recite: Say: ‘O you disbelievers’ for verily it is a disavowal of Shirk.” Shu`bah said: “Sometimes he would say: ‘One time’ and sometime he would not say it.” (Another chain) from Farwah bin Nawfal, from his father: "That he came to the Prophet (ﷺ)" then he mentioned similar in meaning. And this is more correct. [Abu `Eisa said:] And Zubair reported this hadith from Ishaq, from Farwah bin Nawfal, from his father from the Prophet (ﷺ), with similar wording. This is more appropriate and more correct than the narration of Shu`bah. The companions of Abu Ishaq were confused in the narration of this hadith. This hadith has been reported through routes other than this. `Abdur-Rahman is the brother of Farwah bin Nawfal. [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3403]
Benefits of Surah Kafirun Before Sleep
Saying surah kafirun before bed brings calm to the mind and makes the heart feel better. This surah helps keep your faith safe and keeps away bad thoughts at night.
- It keeps you safe from shirk and helps your faith stay strong while you sleep
- It brings a quiet and peaceful mind before you go to bed
- It reminds you to follow your own religion and respect others
- It works like a shield from bad things or evil at night
- It makes your belief in Allah’s oneness even stronger
- It lets you connect with the nice words of the Qur’an every night
When to Recite Surah Kafirun for Night Protection
Saying surah kafirun at the right times brings more good and peace to your heart.
- This surah is best to say when you rest or before you sleep.
- Say it right before you go to bed to ask Allahto keep you safe while you sleep
- After you pray Isha, say this surah for more blessings
- If you feel worried or upset before bed, say this surah
- Say it when you want to feel better or need more faith at night
How to Perform Surah Kafirun Dua Before Sleep
Saying surah kafirun before bed is easy and brings comfort and safety. Try to follow these simple steps every night.
- Start with Bismillah and think in your heart that you want Allahto keep you safe
- Say surah kafirun with care and try to know what it means
- Try to read surah kafirun in English too, so you can feel the message
- Say this surah every night before you sleep as your bedtime dua
- You can also say other short surahs like surah ikhlas, surah nas, and surah falaq for more safety
Summary
Surah kafirun dua before bed is a strong prayer from the Qur’an that Muslims use at night for peace and safety. When you say surah kafirun and know what it means, you remember to keep your faith clean and strong. This dua helps you sleep well and feel safe, knowing Allahis always there.
Saying surah kafirun before bed is a simple but strong thing in Islam. It brings peace to your heart, keeps away bad things, and helps Muslims think about their faith. Making this dua part of your night helps bring calm and good things every day.