Dua #133•Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3392

Night Dua for Protection

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#133

اَللَّهُمَّ عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ فَاطِرَ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ رَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَمَلِيْكَهُ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِيْ وَمِنْ شَرِّ الشَّيْطَانِ وَ شِرْكِهِ وَأَنْ أَقْتَرِفَ عَلَى نَفْسِيْ سُوءًا، أَوْ أَجُرَّهُ إِلَى مُسْلِمٍ

Transliteration

Allaahumma 'Aalimal-ghaybi wash-shahaadati faatiras-samaawaati wal'ardh, Rabba kulli shay 'in wa maleekahu, 'ash-hadu 'an laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta, 'a'oodhu bika min sharri nafsee, wa min sharrish-shaytaani wa shirkihi, wa 'an 'aqtarifa 'alaa nafsee soo 'an, 'aw 'ajurrahu 'ilaa Muslim

Translation

O Allah, Knower of the seen and the unseen, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Lord and Sovereign of all things I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except You. I take refuge in You from the evil of my soul and from the evil and shirk of the devil, and from committing wrong against my soul or bringing such upon another Muslim.

Note

The Prophet ﷺ told us to say this dua in the morning, evening, and when going to bed.

Benefits & Virtues

This night dua protects you from your own soul's evil and shaytan's tricks while you rest. Peace comes when you know Allah guards you from all hidden dangers.

  • Allah protects you from the evil hiding inside your own soul.
  • A strong shield forms against shaytan's shirk and traps when you say it.
  • This dua keeps you from doing sins or hurting your own self.
  • It stops you from harming or bringing bad luck to any other Muslim.
  • When you call Allah the Creator of heavens, deep peace fills your heart.

Common Questions

The dua taught to Abu Bakr is best. Say Allahumma alimal ghaybi before bed. It asks Allah to protect you from your soul's evil and shaytan.

Yes. This night dua keeps shaytan and his shirk away. It is a strong masnoon dua that guards you from the devil while sleeping.

Yes. Say this dua for sleep in the morning and evening too. The Prophet ﷺ taught us to recite it at these times to avoid doing bad to ourselves or others.

Read the transliteration daily: Allahumma fatiras samawati. Repeat this masnoon dua every night. Soon it will stay in your heart.

You ask the Creator of heavens to protect you. You tell Allah: I run to You from my nafs's evil and shaytan's bad plans.

This dua for protection works great for stopping bad dreams. Ask Allah to protect you from shaytan before sleep. He keeps your night calm and safe.

The dua for sleap clears your heart. It stops you from hurting yourself or any Muslim. Easy way to get Allah's safety during rest at night.

Wudu is good for this night prayer but not required. You can say this dua before sleeping while lying in bed to remember Allah and ask His help.

Yes. Teach children this dua before going to bed. They learn to trust Allah and ask safety from shaytan. Great habit for every young Muslim.

La ilaha illa anta in this dua proves only Allah is God. It shows true belief. It makes your dua before sleeping stronger when asking His protection.

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