123. Before Sleep Dua
Before Sleep Dua in Arabic
بِاسْمِكَ اَللَّهُمَّ أَمُوْتُ وَأَحْيَا
Before Sleep Dua English Transliteration
Bismika Allaahumma 'amootu wa 'ahyaa
Before Sleep Dua English Translation
In Your name O Allah, I live and die.
Hudhayfah (RA) said, "If the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) intended to sleep, he would recite this dhikr.”
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي السَّفَرِ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ أَبِي مُوسَى، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا أَخَذَ مَضْجَعَهُ قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَحْيَا وَبِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ " . وَإِذَا اسْتَيْقَظَ قَالَ " الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ " .
Al-Bara' reported that whenever Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) went to bed, he said: " O Allah, it is with Thine Name that I live and it is with Thine Name that I die." And when he got up he used to say: " Praise is due to Allah, Who gave us life after our death (sleep) and unto Thee is resurrection." Sahih Muslim 2711 [Al-Bukhari, Fathul Bari 11/113 no. 6324, Muslim 4/2083 no. 2711]
Benefits of Dua for Sleep
Let your mind and body rest by saying this dua for sleep, trusting Allah to give you a peaceful night and wake you up with His mercy and Barakah every morning.
- Bismika allahumma amutu wa ahya keeps a Muslim safe from harm during the night.
- Dua before sleeping helps the heart remember Allah’s power before going to bed.
- Sleep dua in Islam brings calmness and makes sleep easy for those who say it.
- Prayer before sleeping in Islam gives Barakah in rest and helps wake up for Fajr Salah.
- Night dua reminds a Muslim that life and death are always in Allah’s hands.
When to Recite Dua for Sleep
This dua for sleep, bismika allahumma amutu wa ahya, brings peace and Barakah to your night, helping you trust Allah and rest your heart before sleeping, making your night full of Iman and safety.
- Before lying down at night, recite the dua for sleep to remember Allah’s name.
- When feeling tired after a long day, softly say bismika allahumma amutu wa ahya for rest.
- After your night zikr Allah, use this sleeping dua in Arabic to ask for good sleep.
- If you wake up from a bad dream, repeat the dua before sleeping for calmness.
- When teaching children prayer before sleeping, help them say this dua for sleep easily.
How to Perform Dua for Sleep
This dua for sleep is a peaceful masnoon dua that helps you end your day with zikr Allah. Saying bismika allahumma amutu wa ahya brings calmness and makes your night full of Barakah and safety.
- Make sure your bed is clean and sit for a moment to remember this dua before sleeping.
- As you lay down, quietly recite bismika allahumma amutu wa ahya with full Iman.
- Let your heart feel close to Allah while saying this sleeping dua and trust His mercy.
- After finishing the dua for sleep, close your eyes and think of Allah’s blessings on you.
- If you wake up at night, softly repeat this dua to keep your heart calm and sleep easy.
Summary
The dua for sleep, bismika allahumma amutu wa ahya, is a short Islamic dua to say before sleeping. This sleeping dua teaches Muslims to trust Allah with their life and death, and it brings Barakah and calmness at night. It is easy for everyone to read and remember.
Reciting this dua before sleeping helps build Iman and keeps the heart at peace. The main lesson is to always remember Allah before sleep and make this night dua a daily Amal for safety and blessings from Allah.