119. Dua Before Sleeping at Night (Surah Ikhlas)
Dua Before Sleeping at Night in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلْ هُوَ اللَّـهُ أَحَدٌ ﴿١﴾ اللَّـهُ الصَّمَدُ ﴿٢﴾ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ ﴿٣﴾ وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ ﴿٤﴾
Dua Before Sleeping at Night English Transliteration
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem (1) Qul HuwAllahu 'Ahad. (2) Allahus-Samad. (3) Lam yalid wa lam yoolad. (4) Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan 'ahad
Dua Before Sleeping at Night English Translation
(1) Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One, (2) Allah, the Eternal Refuge. (3) He neither begets nor is born, (4) Nor is there to Him any equivalent." (Sura Ikhlas 112: 1-4)
The Prophet (ﷺ) said to his companions: Can't you recite one-third of the Qur'an at night? The matter seemed difficult to them. They said: O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), who among us can do that? Then he said: "Qul Huallahu Ahad" Surah is one third of the Qur'an.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ زُهَيْرٌ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ، عَنْ مَعْدَانَ بْنِ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " أَيَعْجِزُ أَحَدُكُمْ أَنْ يَقْرَأَ فِي لَيْلَةٍ ثُلُثَ الْقُرْآنِ " قَالُوا : وَكَيْفَ يَقْرَأْ ثُلُثَ الْقُرْآنِ ؟ قَالَ : " قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ تَعْدِلُ ثُلُثَ الْقُرْآنِ " .
Abu Darda' reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying: Is any one of you incapable of reciting a third of the Qur'an in a night? They (the Companions) asked: How could one recite a third of the Qur'an (in a night)? Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) said: "'Say: He is Allah, One' (Qur'an. cxii) is equivalent to a third of the Qur'an." [Sahih Muslim: 811]
Benefits of Surah Ikhlas Before Sleeping at Night
Let your heart feel safe before going to bed by saying surah ikhlas, a short but strong night dua that brings Allah’s love, Barakah, and peace to every muslim’s sleep.
- Qul huwallahu ahad keeps the heart close to Allah before sleep every night.
- Allahu samad in surah ikhlas brings Barakah and safety to the sleeping dua.
- Lam yalid walam yulad helps muslims remember Allah’s oneness and true deen.
- Surah ikhlas before bed protects from harm and keeps iman strong till morning.
- Reciting surah ikhlas at night brings Allah’s mercy and peace in the home.
When to Recite Surah Ikhlas
Reciting surah ikhlas before sleeping fills your night with Barakah and keeps your Iman strong, letting you rest with the peace of tawheed and Allah’s love, just like the Prophet did every night.
- After your night salah, read surah ikhlas as a dua before sleep for Barakah.
- When you lay down in bed, recite qul huwallahu ahad for a calm and peaceful heart.
- If you feel scared at night, use surah ikhlas arabic as your sleeping dua for safety.
- Before closing your eyes, make dua with surah ikhlas transliteration for protection.
- When you want to follow sunnah, say surah ikhlas english translation for a restful night.
How to perform Dua Before Sleeping at Night (Surah Ikhlas)
Reciting surah ikhlas before sleeping brings Barakah and keeps your Iman strong through the night. This sleeping dua is easy, short, and full of blessings for every Muslim who wants Allah’s love and care.
- Begin with bismillah, then read surah ikhlas arabic or surah ikhlas transliteration calmly.
- Recite qul huwallahu ahad and allahu samad with full heart, thinking of Allah’s Oneness.
- After reading surah ikhlas english translation, ask Allah for mercy and peaceful sleep.
- Blow gently over your body after finishing this dua before sleep for Allah’s protection.
- End your night with a small zikr allah or any masnoon dua to get more Barakah and restful sleep.
Summary
The dua before going to bed using surah ikhlas is a strong Islamic dua that shows the oneness of Allah. Reciting qul huwallahu ahad and allahu samad before sleep brings Barakah and safety, as taught in Sahih Muslim. This sleeping dua is easy for every Muslim to read and remember, and it is from the 3 qul.
Surah ikhlas benefits include protection and reward for those who read it at night. Saying this dua for sleep with Iman helps a person feel calm and close to Allah. The main lesson is to trust Allah alone and make this night dua a daily Amal for peace and blessings.