Sleep prayer

Memes and prayers A person offering a bedtime prayer while lying in bed, fully ready to sleep.

Here is the proper supplication for sleep that Muslims are encouraged to recite before going to sleep so that their hearts may find peace and Allah may protect them from all harm. We always take care to provide supplications from reliable sources.

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Written Prayer Before Sleep

Say, “He is Allah, the One,” and say, “I seek refuge in the Lord of the Dawn,” and say, “I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind.”

Narrated by al-Bukhari

In Your name, O God, I die and I live

Narrated by al-Bukhari

O Allah, I have submitted myself to You; I have entrusted my affairs to You, and I have sought refuge in You,

Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim

With longing and awe for You—there is no refuge or escape from You except in You,

Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim

O Allah, I believe in Your Book that You have revealed and in Your Prophet whom You have sent.

Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim

In Your name, O Lord, I lay myself down, and by You I rise again,

Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim

If You take my soul, have mercy on it; and if You let it live, protect it as You protect Your righteous servants.

Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim

O Allah, protect me from Your punishment on the Day You raise Your servants from the dead

Narrated by Abu Dawud

Praise be to Allah, who has fed us, given us drink, provided for us, and sheltered us; for how many there are who have neither a provider nor a shelter

Narrated by Muslim

In the name of Allah, I lay down on my side. O Allah, forgive my sins, subdue my devil, and free me from my bondage, and place me in the highest paradise.

Narrated by Abu Dawud

The Importance and Virtues of the Prayer Before Sleep

Reciting the prayer before sleep is not merely a daily habit; rather, it is a great Prophetic tradition that holds many religious virtues. When a Muslim concludes his day by remembering Allah, he entrusts his affairs to his Creator, which instills tranquility and peace of mind and dispels worldly worries. This supplication protects the sleeper from the whispers of Satan and the evils of the night, and turns their sleep into an act of worship for which they will be rewarded. It also renews faith in the heart and reminds a person of their weakness and their complete dependence on Allah’s mercy and protection, so that they may wake up the next day in a state of goodness and blessing.

Recommended Times and Circumstances for Reciting the Sleep Supplication

  • When lying in bed and completely ready to sleep.
  • After finishing all daily tasks and taking time to rest.
  • It is recommended that a Muslim be in a state of ritual purity (having performed wudu) before reciting the supplication.
  • Sleep on your right side, as recommended by the Prophet, peace be upon him, and then begin reciting the supplication.
  • If you wake up in the middle of the night or feel restless, it is recommended to renew your remembrance of God and supplication before going back to sleep.

A Summary of the Prayer Before Sleep

The supplication before sleep is one of the most important Sunnah practices that grants Muslims peace of mind and protection from all harm, and transforms their sleep into an act of worship through which they draw closer to Allah, the Exalted, at the end of their day. Therefore, we should make a point of reciting this supplication every night so that we may enjoy peace of mind and tranquility until we wake up. We ask Allah to accept your supplications, to protect you with His protection, and to grant you a restful sleep under Allah’s care.

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