124. Dua for Going to Sleep
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar (RA): When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went to his bed, he would say:
Dua for Going to Sleep in Arabic
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِى كَفَانِى وَآوَانِى وَأَطْعَمَنِى وَسَقَانِى وَالَّذِى مَنَّ عَلَىَّ فَأَفْضَلَ وَالَّذِى أَعْطَانِى فَأَجْزَلَ اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ، اَللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ وَمَلِيْكَهُ وَإِلَهَ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ
Dua for Going to Sleep English Transliteration
Alhamdu lillaahil-ladhi kafaani wa aa'wani wa at'amani wa saqaani wal-ladhi manna alayya fa-afdala wal-ladhi a'taani fa-ajzala alhamdu-lillaahi alaa kulli hal, Allaahumma rabba kulli shayin wa malikahu wa ilaaha kulli shayin A‛oodhu bika minan naar
Dua for Going to Sleep English Translation
Praise be to Allah Who has given me sufficiency, has guarded me, given me food and drink, been most gracious to me, and given to me most lavishly. Praise be to Allah in every circumstance. O Allah! Lord and King of everything, God of everything, I seek refuge in Thee from Hell.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ إِذَا أَخَذَ مَضْجَعَهُ " الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَفَانِي وَآوَانِي وَأَطْعَمَنِي وَسَقَانِي وَالَّذِي مَنَّ عَلَىَّ فَأَفْضَلَ وَالَّذِي أَعْطَانِي فَأَجْزَلَ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ وَمَلِيكَهُ وَإِلَهَ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ " .
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went to his bed, he would say: Praise be to Allah Who has given me sufficiency, has guarded me, given me food and drink, been most gracious to me, and given to me most lavishly. Praise be to Allah in every circumstance. O Allah! Lord and King of everything, God of everything, I seek refuge in Thee from Hell. [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 5058]
Benefits of Dua for Going to Sleep
Show thanks to Allah with this dua for going to sleep, remembering His gifts and asking for His protection and mercy before you rest at night.
- Alhamdulillah ala kulli hal fills the heart with shukr for every blessing from Allah.
- Dua for going to sleep helps a Muslim remember Allah’s care and Rizq before bed.
- Saying this prayer for gratitude keeps the mind calm and free from worry at night.
- Asking Allah for protection in this night dua saves from Jahannam and brings peace.
- Praise be to Allah in this dua brings Barakah and keeps Iman strong in every state.
When to Recite Dua for Going to Sleep
This dua for going to sleep, alhamdulillah ala kulli hal, fills your heart with thanks to Allah for His gifts, food, and safety, and asks for protection from Jahannam before you rest at night.
- Before going to bed, recite the dua for going to sleep to thank Allah for everything.
- After finishing your night meal, use alhamdulillah ala kulli hal as a prayer for gratitude.
- When feeling worried or scared, softly say this dua for protection in Islam before sleeping.
- After a hard day, remember Allah’s gifts by reading this night dua for thanking Allah.
- If you want to teach kids about shukr, help them say this dua for the night before sleep.
How to Perform Dua for Going to Sleep
This dua for going to sleep is a beautiful way to thank Allah for His gifts and ask for His safety. Saying alhamdulillah ala kulli hal fills your heart with shukr and keeps you safe through the night.
- Wash your hands and face before bed, then sit quietly to remember this dua for going to sleep.
- Recite alhamdulillah ala kulli hal with a thankful heart for all that Allah has given you.
- Think about Allah’s kindness and say this prayer for gratitude before closing your eyes.
- Ask Allah for protection from Jahannam as you finish this night dua and rest your head.
- If you wake up at night, whisper this dua for thanking Allah and feel His care around you.
Summary
The dua for going to sleep teaches Muslims to say alhamdulillah ala kulli hal and thank Allah for food, drink, and safety before going to bed. This night dua reminds us to show gratitude and ask Allah for protection from Jahannam, making it a strong Amal for every Muslim.
Reciting this dua for going to sleep brings Barakah and helps the heart feel calm. The main lesson is to always thank Allah for everything and seek His help every night. This prayer for gratitude and safety is easy and full of blessings for all Muslims.