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
This dua helps you feel safe and calm so you can sleep well after a long day. Saying it brings safety, forgiveness, and peace from Allahbefore you sleep.
- Gives protection every night from harm and bad things
- Brings peace to your mind and helps you relax for better sleep
- Asks Allahto forgive any mistakes made in the day
- Prays for good health and well-being from Allah
- Reminds us that Allahis in charge of life and death
- Makes faith and trust in Allahstronger before sleep
- Gives comfort and calmness in the heart
When to Recite dua to go to sleep
Saying this dua at the right time helps you feel safe and close to Allahas you end your day. It brings calmness and peace before you sleep.
- Before you fall asleep at night for a good rest
- When you feel scared or worried at bedtime to help your heart feel better
- After you finish your night prayers as a last dua before sleep
- When you are sick or having a hard time to ask Allahfor help and safety
- When you want forgiveness before you finish your day
How to Perform dua to go to sleep
Doing these steps for the dua helps you feel calm and safe before sleep. It is an easy way to remember Allahand ask for His help every night.
- Start by making wudu to be extra clean before saying the dua to go to sleep
- Say the dua with your heart and think about Allahumma and what it means
- Lay down on your right side, as the Prophet did, when making dua before sleep
- Ask Allahfor safety, forgiveness, and good health as you say the night dua
Summary
The dua to go to sleep asks Allahfor safety, forgiveness, and good health as you finish your day. It reminds us that our life and death are in Allah’s hands and brings comfort before sleep. This dua is a good habit for every Muslim, helping us trust Allahand find peace at night. Saying this prayer before sleep connects us with Allahand brings calm and safety, ending the day with a clean heart. This helps us sleep easy and wake up with hope and thanks.
Saying dua for sleep every day helps you remember Allahat the end of each day. This sleeping dua helps you sleep well and feel safe. Keeping this sunnah helps every Muslim find peace and comfort, knowing Allahis caring for them all night.