#144
أَعُوْذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Transliteration
A'oodhu billaahi minash-Shaytaanir-rajeem
Translation
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the outcast.
Dua #144•[1] Bukhari: 7044
[2] Muslim: 6041
[3] Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 2280
What to Say After a Scary Dream
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If you have a bad dream in your sleep, you should spit three times on the left side, then say three times -
Note
One need to change sides in their sleep. It is forbidden to tell this dream in front of anyone. Even if you have good dreams, you don't have to tell anyone. But it can be said in front of a close friend or in front of wise people. Narrated Abu Qatadah (RA): The Prophet (ﷺ) said: A good dream is from Allah. And bad dreams are from the devil. So whoever has a good dream, let him reveal it to the one he loves. And if anyone has a bad dream, let him seek refuge in Allah from its harm and from the evil of Satan, and spit three times to the left. Don't reveal the dream to anyone. Then it will not be able to harm him. [1] Jarir (RA) said, Rasulullah (ﷺ) said, when one of you has a dream that he dislikes, he should spit three times to his left. And he seeks refuge in Allah from Satan three times and changes sides. [2] Abu Hurairah (RA) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: If a person has a bad dream, he should get up and pray two rak'ahs. [3]
Benefits & Virtues
Scared at night? Ask Allah for help with this prayer. The bad dream cannot hurt you. Shaitan stays far from your bed. You sleep safe.
- These words stop bad dreams from hurting you in real life - Hadith says so.
- Shaitan tries to scare you when you sleep. This is your strong shield against him.
- Your heart beats fast from fear? Say this and feel instant peace.
- The Prophet taught this masnun act. It keeps you safe at night when you feel weak.
- Any scary dream? Remember - Allah is stronger than what you saw while sleeping.
Common Questions
Ask Allah to protect you - that is the best dua for bad dreams. Say Auzubillahi minash shaitan nirajeem so Allah saves you from the evil you saw.
Wake up scared? Spit dryly to your left three times. Say the dua for nightmares. Turn to your other side and sleep in peace.
No, keep it to yourself. The Prophet said: do not share bad dreams with anyone, and it will not hurt you. Just say dua for bad dreams.
Before bed, read Ayatul Kursi - best dua for protection from shaitan. A guardian angel stays with you till morning.
It means I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the outcast. Muslims everywhere use this strong phrase as the main dua for bad dreams.
If you do not know Arabic, say the meaning. But the short Arabic text of dua for bad dreems helps you focus better - try to learn it.
We hope so. Trust Allah when you say this dua for bad dreams - He protects you. Sleep with wudu too - it helps avoid bad dreams.
Get up and pray two rakats of salah. Do this with dua for bad dreams and your heart will feel great peace.
Read the last three Surahs - people call them 4 Qul. Say them before sleep as dua for nightmares to keep evil away.