125. Dua to Go to Sleep
Dua to Go to Sleep in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ خَلَقْتَ نَفْسِي وَأَنْتَ تَوَفَّاهَا، لَكَ مَمَاتُهَا وَمَحْيَاهَا، إِنْ أَحْيَيْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا، وَإِنْ أَمَتَّهَا فَاغْفِرْ لَهَا، اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ
Dua to Go to Sleep English Transliteration
Allaahumma 'innaka khalaqta nafsee wa 'Anta tawaffaahaa, laka mamaatuhaa wa mahyaahaa, 'in 'ahyaytahaa fa’hfadhhaa, wa 'in 'amattahaa faghfir lahaa. Allaahumma 'innee 'as'alukal-'aafiyah
Dua to Go to Sleep English Translation
O Allah, verily You have created my soul and You shall take it's life, to You belong it's life and death. If You keep my soul alive then protect it, and if You take it's life then forgive it. O Allah, I ask You to grant me good health.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عُقْبَةُ بْنُ مُكْرَمٍ الْعَمِّيُّ، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ نَافِعٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ الْحَارِثِ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ أَمَرَ رَجُلاً إِذَا أَخَذَ مَضْجَعَهُ قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ خَلَقْتَ نَفْسِي وَأَنْتَ تَوَفَّاهَا لَكَ مَمَاتُهَا وَمَحْيَاهَا إِنْ أَحْيَيْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا وَإِنْ أَمَتَّهَا فَاغْفِرْ لَهَا اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ " . فَقَالَ لَهُ رَجُلٌ أَسَمِعْتَ هَذَا مِنْ عُمَرَ فَقَالَ مِنْ خَيْرٍ مِنْ عُمَرَ مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم . قَالَ ابْنُ نَافِعٍ فِي رِوَايَتِهِ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ . وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ سَمِعْتُ .
Abdullah b. 'Umar commanded a person that as he went to bed, he should say: " O Allah, Thou created my being and it is for Thee to take it to its ultimate goal. And its death and life is due to Thee, and if Thou givest it life, safeguard it; and if Thou bringst death, grant it pardon. O Allah, I beg of Thee safety." A person said to him: Did you hear it from Umar? Thereupon he said: (I have heard from one) who is better than Umar, viz. from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). Ibn Nafi, reported this on the authority of Abdullah b. Harith but he did not make mention of this" that he heard it himself". [Muslim: 2712]
Benefits of Dua to Go to Sleep
Trust Allah with your soul by making this dua to go to sleep, asking for His protection, forgiveness, and good health before you rest for the night.
- Allahumma inni as aluka in this dua to go to sleep brings safety for the soul.
- Dua for protection at night keeps a Muslim safe from harm and evil till morning.
- Asking Allah for forgiveness in this sleeping dua wipes away sins before sleep.
- Prayer before sleeping helps a Muslim remember Allah’s power over life and death.
- Dua for good health in this night dua brings Barakah and keeps the body strong.
When to Recite Dua to Go to Sleep
This dua to go to sleep, allahumma inni as aluka al afiyah, asks Allah for protection, forgiveness, and good health, making your night safe and your heart full of Iman before you rest.
- Before going to bed, recite the dua to go to sleep for Allah’s protection and care.
- After your night zikr Allah, softly say this dua for forgiveness and safety before sleep.
- When feeling weak or unwell, use allahumma inni as aluka as a night dua for good health.
- If you wake up scared in the night, repeat this dua for sleeping to find calm and Barakah.
- When teaching kids prayer before sleeping, help them say this dua for the night with trust.
How to Perform Dua to Go to Sleep
This dua to go to sleep is a strong masnoon dua that asks Allah for safety, forgiveness, and good health. Saying allahumma inni as aluka before bed brings peace and keeps your Iman safe through the night.
- Make your bed neat and sit for a moment to remember this dua before sleeping.
- Recite allahumma inni as aluka with a soft voice and trust Allah with your soul’s care.
- Think about Allah’s power over life and death while saying this night dua for protection.
- Ask for forgiveness and good health as you finish this dua for sleeping and close your eyes.
- If you wake up in the night, quietly repeat this dua for protection and feel Allah’s mercy.
Summary
The dua to go to sleep is a strong night dua that asks Allah for protection and forgiveness before going to bed. This dua before sleeping reminds us that Allah is the one who gives life and takes it, and we ask Him to keep us safe if we wake up and to forgive us if we do not. The words allahumma inni as aluka show a Muslim’s Iman and trust in Allah’s power.
This sleeping dua is from authentic hadith in Sahih Muslim and is a good prayer before sleeping for every Muslim. Saying this dua for sleep brings Barakah and peace at night. It is a simple masnoon dua that helps us remember Allah and ask for His mercy and care every night.