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What to Say When You Sleep - Dua

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Hudhaifa (RA) narrated: The Prophet (ﷺ) would place his hand under his cheek at bedtime and say:

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اَللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوْتُ وَأَحْيَا

Transliteration

Allaahumma bismika amutu wa a'h-yaa

Translation

O Allah, in Your Name I die and I live.

Benefits & Virtues

Say this bedtime dua and feel calm. Trust Allah to protect you all night and wake you with His Barakah and Rahmah each morning.

Peace fills your heart when you say Allahumma bismika amutu wa ahya before bed.
Sone ki dua builds trust. A Muslim knows Allah's care and Rahmah will last through the night.
This sleeping dua in English keeps shaytan and bad dreams far away while you rest.
Prayer before sleep in Islam brings Barakah to your rest and makes waking for Fajr Salah easier.
Each night, this dua before sleeping reminds a Muslim that life and death belong to Allah alone.
When to Recite Dua for Sleeping

Common Questions

A short dua before bed asks Allah to keep you safe and help you. Muslims say it to feel protected and trust Allah when they close their eyes for the night.

Say Allahumma bismika amootu wa ahya. It means O Allah, in Your name I die and I live. This reminds us we need Allah all night and all day.

Say bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma'as-mihi shai'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i, wa huwas-sami'ul-'alim. Allah's name keeps you safe from harm during the night.

It means there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger. Every Muslim must say this with full belief and understanding.

Dhikr before sleep brings peace and strength for tomorrow. You feel less tired and follow the Sunnah, so your night is blessed.