130. Dua Before Going to Bed
The Prophet (ﷺ) would place his right hand under his cheek when about to sleep and supplicate:
Dua Before Going to Bed in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ قِنِي عَذَابَكَ يَوْمَ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادَكَ
Dua Before Going to Bed English Transliteration
Allaahumma qinee 'adhaabaka yawma tab'athu 'ibaadak
Dua Before Going to Bed English Translation
O Allah, protect me from Your punishment on the day Your servants are resurrected.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ رِبْعِيِّ بْنِ حِرَاشٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ بْنِ الْيَمَانِ، رضى الله عنهما أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا أَرَادَ أَنْ يَنَامَ وَضَعَ يَدَهُ تَحْتَ رَأْسِهِ ثُمَّ قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ قِنِي عَذَابَكَ يَوْمَ تَجْمَعُ عِبَادَكَ أَوْ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادَكَ " . قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman (ra) narrated that: When the Prophet (ﷺ) would sleep, he would put his hand under his head then say: “O Allah, safeguard me from Your Punishment the Day You gather [Your slaves] (Allāhumma qinī `adhābaka yawma tajma`u [`ibādak])” or “you resurrect your slaves (tab`athu `ibādak).” Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3398 [Sahih (Albani). At-Tirmizi: 3398]
Benefits of Dua Before Going to Bed
This dua before going to bed helps a Muslim ask Allah for safety from His punishment on the Day of Qiyamah, bringing peace and hope before sleep every night.
- Allahumma in this dua before sleep asks Allah to save from azaab in akhirah.
- Sleeping dua brings hope for forgiveness and mercy on the day of resurrection.
- Sone ki dua in English helps Muslims remember the Day of Judgement before bed.
- Masnoon dua for the night keeps Iman strong and heart safe from fear of punishment.
- Zikr Allah with this dua before sleeping brings calm and trust in Allah’s promise.
When to Recite Dua Before Going to Bed
This dua before going to bed is a simple night dua for every Muslim, asking Allahumma for safety from His punishment on the Day of Qiyamah, bringing peace and Barakah before sleep.
- Before lying down at night, recite the dua before going to bed for Allah’s safety.
- After your last prayer before sleeping, use this sleeping dua for protection from azaab.
- When you feel scared of the hereafter, trust this dua before sleep for peace in heart.
- If you want Allah’s mercy, make this dua for sleeping before bed for a safe night.
- On nights you remember the Day of Judgment, say this night dua for forgiveness and aman.
How to Perform Dua Before Going to Bed
This dua before going to bed is a short and strong way to ask Allah for safety from His punishment on the Day of Judgment. It is a masnoon dua that every Muslim should say for peace and Barakah before sleep.
- Sit on your bed and get your heart ready for zikr Allah before you lay down to sleep.
- Recite the dua before going to bed in Arabic, thinking about the word allahumma deeply.
- Ask Allah to save you from His punishment on the day He will raise all His servants.
- After saying this sleeping dua, close your eyes and trust Allah for a safe and calm night.
- Try to make this dua for sleeping a daily habit to get Barakah and Allah’s mercy every night.
Summary
The dua before going to bed is a short and strong prayer asking Allah for safety from His punishment on the Day of Judgment. This dua, known as allahumma, is found in Sahih sources and is a trusted night dua for every Muslim. It is a simple masnoon dua that brings Barakah and peace before sleep.
By reading this dua before sleep, a Muslim shows Iman and trust in Allah’s mercy. This sleeping dua helps the heart feel calm and reminds us of the Day when all will stand before Allah. It is a good amal to read this dua for sleeping every night and seek Allah’s help before going to bed.