Dua #138•Sahih by Hakim. Imam Dhahabi 1/540; Nasai, Amalul Yaomi Wallayla No. 202, Ibnus sunni No. 757. Also see, Sahih Jame 4:213

Turning Over at Night - Dua to Say

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#138

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ الْوَاحِدُ الْقَهَّارُ، رَبُّ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا الْعَزِيزُ الْغَفَّارُ

Transliteration

Laa 'ilaaha 'illAllahul-Waahidul-Qahhaar, Rabbus-samaawaati wal'ardh, wa maa baynahumal-'Azeezul-Ghaffaar

Translation

There is none worthy of worship but Allah, the One, the Victorious, Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the All-Mighty, the All-Forgiving.

Note

Aaishah (RA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say at night if he turned during sleep: (the dua is mentioned above)

Benefits & Virtues

Say this when you turn over at night. It reminds you of Allah's greatness. It brings Barakah to your sleep. It keeps your heart close to Iman even in the quiet hours.

  • There is none worthy of worship but Allah, the One, the Victorious, Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the All-Mighty, the All-Forgiving.
  • Say this dua and get Barakah and Iman - even while turning in bed.
  • This masnoon dua keeps your heart close to Allah at night.
  • Easy zikr Allah that brings peace and comfort during the night.
  • It reminds Muslims of Allah's power and mercy every moment.
  • When to Recite Dua When Turning Over During the Night

Common Questions

Say this special dua after waking up. It brings peace. It helps you remember Allah's kindness in the late hours. You feel comfort and hope before sleeping again.

When you wake, say Alhamdulillahilladhee ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushoor. It shows thanks for being given life again. It reminds us to trust Allah every day.

Surah Al-Mulk and Surah Al-Waqiah are good before sleep. Al-Mulk keeps away grave punishment. Al-Waqiah brings blessings and keeps away being poor.

Ask Allah for good at night. Ask for safety from bad things. Saying these duas keeps your heart close to Allah. It brings calm in the dark.

Allahumma bika amsayna, wabika asbahna, wabika nahya wabika namootu wa-ilaykal-maseer is good for evening. It helps remember Allah's care from evening to morning. It gives peace all night.

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