Dua #124•Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 5058

Prayer to Say at Bedtime

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Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) narrated: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would say this when going to bed:

#124

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِى كَفَانِى وَآوَانِى وَأَطْعَمَنِى وَسَقَانِى وَالَّذِى مَنَّ عَلَىَّ فَأَفْضَلَ وَالَّذِى أَعْطَانِى فَأَجْزَلَ اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ، اَللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ وَمَلِيْكَهُ وَإِلَهَ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ

Transliteration

Alhamdu lillaahil-ladhi kafaani wa aa'wani wa at'amani wa saqaani wal-ladhi manna alayya fa-afdala wal-ladhi a'taani fa-ajzala alhamdu-lillaahi alaa kulli hal, Allaahumma rabba kulli shayin wa malikahu wa ilaaha kulli shayin A‛oodhu bika minan naar

Translation

Praise be to Allah Who has given me sufficiency, has guarded me, given me food and drink, been most gracious to me, and given to me most lavishly. Praise be to Allah in every circumstance. O Allah! Lord and King of everything, God of everything, I seek refuge in Thee from Hell.

Benefits & Virtues

Thank Allah before you rest. This dua for going to sleep reminds you of His gifts and asks for His protection and mercy at night.

  • Saying Alhamdulillah ala kulli hal fills your heart with shukr for Allah's every blessing.
  • Before bed, this dua for going to sleep reminds a Muslim of Allah's care and Rizq.
  • This prayer for gratitude calms the mind and removes worry at night.
  • Protection from Jahannam and peace come when you ask Allah in this night dua.
  • Praise be to Allah brings Barakah and keeps Iman strong no matter what happens.
  • When to Recite Dua for Going to Sleep

Common Questions

Say Bismika Rabbee wadha'tu janbee. This dua for sleep brings peace and keeps Allah in your mind while you rest.

Alhamdulillah means praise be to God or thanks be to the Lord. Muslims say it to thank Allah for all things and show thanks in prayer.

Say Allahu Akbar 33 times, Al hamdulillah 34 times, and SubhanAllah 33 times before bed.

A dua for sleep problems asks Allah for peace and safety during the night.

Listen to Quran like Surah Al-Baqarah or Surah Ar-Rahman before bed. It calms your heart and helps you sleep with peace.

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