Dua #134•Sahih (Arnaut). Ahmed: 15499

Dua for Night Safety

Night Protection DuaDua Before SleepingMasnun DuaSafety From EvilIslamic Prayer
#134

أَعُوْذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ الَّتِي لَا يُجَاوِزُهُنَّ بَرٌّ وَلَا فَاجِرٌ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ، وبَرَأَ وَذَرَأَ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَنْزِلُ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَعْرُجُ فِيهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا ذَرَأَ فِي الْأَرْضِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَخْرُجُ مِنْهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتَنِ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ طَارِقٍ إِلَّا طَارِقًا يَطْرُقُ بِخَيْرٍ يَا رَحْمَنُ

Transliteration

A‛oodhu bikalima-tillahit taamma-tillati la-yujawizuhunna barrun wala-fa-jirun, min sharri ma- khalaqa wa bara-aa wa dhara-aa, wa min sharri ma yanzilu minas sama-yi wa min Sharhri Ma Ya’ruju fi-haa, Wa Min sharri maa dhara-a fil ardhi,Wa Min sharri Ma Ya'khruju Minhha-, Wa Min sharri Fitanillali Wan Naha-ri, Wa Min sharri Kulli Ta-Riqin Illa- Tariqan Yatruqu Bikhairin Ya-Rahmaan

Translation

I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah, which no virtuous person or sinner can overcome, from the evil of what He has created, created and spread, from the evil of that which descends from heaven, from the evil of that which ascends to heaven. From the evil of whatever is scattered in the earth, from the evil of whatever comes out of the earth, from the evil of the fitnah of night and day, and from the evil of all strangers, except the one who comes with goodness, O Most Merciful.

Note

One night in the desert, devil jinn rushed at the Prophet ﷺ with fire. Jibriel (As) came and taught him this dua. When the Prophet ﷺ said it, the devils' fire died and they ran away. Abdur Rahman Ibn Khanbash (RA) narrates this.

Benefits & Virtues

This powerful night dua works like a shield against evil in creation. Your heart feels safe. It guards you from the trials of night and day as you rest in peace.

  • Allah's perfect words create a safety circle - no sinner or strong power can cross it when you ask protection.
  • You stay safe from evil dropping down from the sky and whatever rises up into it.
  • Say this dua - it protects you from harm buried in the earth and things coming out of the ground.
  • This prayer guards you from fitnah - both at night and during the day.
  • Any night visitor or sudden event cannot harm you, except those bringing good news from Ar Rahman.

Common Questions

You run to Allah's complete words from all evil. Safety from bad things in sky, earth, and night's fitnah - that is what this dua before sleeping asks.

Right before bed. Also good if you feel scared or worry about nightmares when trying to rest.

Yes. Very strong for stopping bad dreams. When you say I seek refuge in Allah, you ask for a shield against things that bring fear in sleep.

Yes. This masnun dua is in Musnad Ahmad. It is Sahih. The Prophet ﷺ taught us these words for safety from hard trials.

Read the transliteration every night. Break it into small parts like you do with the dua for forgiveness. Easier to remember that way.

Scholars say this dua gives general protection. It covers safety from all creation. So yes, it helps guard against evil eye and other unseen harm.

Looking for a dua for slep but cannot read Arabic? Read the translation. When you understand the meaning, your heart connects with Ar Rahman.

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