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 Sleep
Saying Surah Ikhlas before bed brings comfort and peace for the night. This surah talks about Allahbeing one and is easy for everyone to remember.
- It gives safety and keeps you protected at night with surah ikhlas
- You get a reward like reading one-third of the Quran when you say it as a sleeping dua
- It makes your belief in Allah’s oneness stronger with qul huwallahu ahad
- It brings calm and helps you sleep better when you say this dua before bed
- It keeps away harm and bad things, as surah ikhlas benefits teach us
- It helps you remember Allahat night, even with surah ikhlas transliteration
- It teaches kids and grown-ups about Allahus Samad and how He is special
When to Recite Surah Ikhlas Before Sleeping
Saying Surah Ikhlas at the right times brings all its good things. Each time helps your faith and peace in a new way.
- At bedtime, say surah ikhlas before sleep for safety and peace
- After you finish your night prayers, use surah ikhlas as your sleeping dua
- If you feel scared at night, say surah ikhlas for comfort
- If you can’t sleep, saying qul huwallahu ahad helps your heart feel calm
- Before you close your eyes, let Bismillah and surah ikhlas fill your heart
How to Perform Surah Ikhlas Before Sleeping
Doing surah ikhlas before bed is easy. It can be part of your bedtime every night.
- Start with Bismillah and think in your heart you want to say surah ikhlas as a dua before sleep
- Read surah ikhlas in Arabic or use surah ikhlas transliteration to help you focus
- Say qul huwallahu ahad, allahu samad, lam yalid walam yulad slowly and with care
- You can say surah ikhlas three times for more blessings, like the 3 qul
- When you finish, ask Allahfor a peaceful night with your sleeping dua
Summary
Surah Ikhlas Before Sleeping at Night brings peace and safety. This dua, called qul huwallahu ahad, reminds us Allahis one and has no partner. Saying this surah at night makes hearts calm and strong before sleep.
Muslims of all ages can add this short surah to their bedtime for comfort and safety. Surah Ikhlas shows Allahlistens, cares, and keeps us safe all night. It is a simple way to remember Allah’s greatness and love every day.