127. Dua to Say Before Sleeping
Dua to Say Before Sleeping in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَرَبَّ الْأَرْضِ، وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، رَبَّنَا وَرَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى، وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيلِ، وَالْفُرْقَانِ، أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ، اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الْأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْآخِرُ فَلَيسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ، اقْضِ عَنَّا الدَّيْنَ وَأَغْنِنَا مِنَ الْفَقْرِ
Dua to Say Before Sleeping English Transliteration
Allaahumma Rabbas-samaawaatis-sab'i wa Rabbal ard, wa Rabbal-'Arshil-'Adheem, Rabbanaa wa Rabba kulli shay 'in, faaliqal-habbi wannawaa, wa munzilat-Tawraati wal-'Injeeli, wal-Furqaan, 'a'oodhu bika min sharri kulli shay 'in 'Anta 'aakhidhun binaasiyatihi. Allaahumma 'Antal-'Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay'un, wa 'Antal-'Aakhiru falaysa ba'daka shay'un, wa 'Antadh-Dhaahiru falaysa fawqaka shay'un, wa 'Antal-Baatinu falaysa doonaka shay'un, iqdhi 'annad-dayna wa 'aghninaa minal-faqr
Dua to Say Before Sleeping English Translation
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of the Earth and Lord of the Magnificent Throne, our Lord and Lord of all things, Splitter of the seed and the date stone, Revealer of the Towraat, the Injeel and the Furqaan, I take refuge in You from the evil of all things You shall seize by the forelock. O Allah, You are The First so there is nothing before You and You are The Last so there is nothing after You. You are ath-Dhaahir so there is nothing above You and You are al-Baatin so there is nothing closer than You. Settle our debt for us and spare us from poverty.
Abu Huraira (RA) reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to command us that as we go to our bed, we should utter the words (as mentioned above). In another narration, he said that when Fatima (RA) asked him for a khadima, he then taught the dua.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، قَالَ كَانَ أَبُو صَالِحٍ يَأْمُرُنَا إِذَا أَرَادَ أَحَدُنَا أَنْ يَنَامَ أَنْ يَضْطَجِعَ عَلَى شِقِّهِ الأَيْمَنِ ثُمَّ يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَوَاتِ وَرَبَّ الأَرْضِ وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ رَبَّنَا وَرَبَّ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالإِنْجِيلِ وَالْفُرْقَانِ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَىْءٌ وَأَنْتَ الآخِرُ فَلَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَىْءٌ وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَىْءٌ وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَىْءٌ اقْضِ عَنَّا الدَّيْنَ وَأَغْنِنَا مِنَ الْفَقْرِ " . وَكَانَ يَرْوِي ذَلِكَ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم .
Suhail reported that Abu Salih used to command us (in these words): When any one of you intends to go to sleep, he should lie on the bed on his right side and then say:" O Allah. the Lord of the Heavens and the Lord of the Earth and Lord of the Magnificent Throne, our Lord, and the Lord of evervthina, the Splitter of the grain of corn and the datestone (or fruit kernal), the Revealer of Torah and Injil (Bible) and Criterion (the Holy Qur'an), I seek refuge in Thee from the evil of every- thing Thou art to sieze by the forelock (Thou hast perfect control over it). O Allah, Thou art the First, there is naught before Thee, and Thou art the Last and there is naught after Thee, and Thou art Evident and there is nothing above Thee, and Thou art Innermost and there is nothing beyond Thee. Remove the burden of debt from us and relieve us from want." Abu Salih used to narrate it from Abu Huraira who narrated it from Allah's Apostle (ﷺ). [Muslim: 2713, Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3481]
Benefits of dua to say before sleeping
Saying dua before bed brings peace to your heart and mind. It gives safety, calm sleep, and helps with worries and debt for Muslims.
- Keeps you safe from harm all night
- Makes your heart and mind calm for good sleep
- Helps you ask Allahto take away debt and keep you from being poor
- Makes your bond with Allahstrong before you sleep
- Protects you from things you cannot see and from worries
- Brings peace and comfort to your heart
When to Recite dua to say before sleeping
Saying dua before bed helps you get ready for a calm night and safety before you sleep.
- Before you close your eyes at night to feel calm
- After you finish your night prayers to ask Allahfor safety
- When you feel worried about tomorrow or the next day
- When you have money problems and want help with debt
- Before you sleep after a long or hard day
How to Perform dua to say before sleeping
Saying dua before bed helps Muslims ask for safety and peace before sleep, just like the Prophet did.
- Sit or lay in bed and clear your mind to say the dua
- Say the dua before sleeping in Arabic or in words you know, and think about what it means
- Ask Allahto keep you safe from harm, help with debt, and give you calm sleep
- Trust in Allahumma, Rabbana, and remember Allahcan do all things
- End by thanking Allahfor the day and hoping for a good night
Summary
The dua before bed is very special for Muslims every night. This sleeping dua helps you ask Allahfor safety from harm, help with debt, and a calm mind. It reminds you that Allahis the Lord of all things and can help with every need. Saying this dua before sleep helps you trust Allahand brings peace to your heart. This simple act lets Muslims end the day with faith, peace, and hope for a good night and better days.