9 Miraculous Duas for Going to Sleep – Wake Up Refreshed!

Nighttime offers a unique opportunity for spiritual reflection and connection with Allah. In the Islamic tradition, reciting the duas for going to sleep along with Quranic verses and prophetic practices brings protection, forgiveness, and tranquility.

These acts fulfill the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and ensure a peaceful rest. From the powerful Ayat-ul-Kursi, known for its divine protection, to Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas, which safeguard against harm, these recitations strengthen faith.

Additionally, prophetic supplications like Tasbih Fatimah and Sayyid-ul-Istighfar keep the heart in remembrance of Allah. Making duas for going to sleep part of your nightly routine grants immense spiritual rewards and fosters inner peace.

9 Authentic Muslim Duas for Going to Sleep

1. Dua to Read Before Sleeping

Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا.

Allahumma bismika amutu wa ahya.

English Translation:
O Allah, in Your name, I die and I live.

Urdu Translation:
اے اللہ، تیرے نام کے ساتھ میں مرتا اور جیتا ہوں۔

Reference:

• Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 6324)

By reciting these supplications and verses before sleeping, one not only fulfills Sunnah acts but also seeks protection, mercy, and blessings from Allah.

2. Dua to Read Before Sleeping

Arabic:
بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ.

Bismika Rabbi wada’tu janbi, wa bika arfa‘uhu, in amsakta nafsi farhamha, wa in arsaltaha fahfazha bima tahfazu bihi ‘ibadaka as-saliheen.

English Translation:
In Your name, my Lord, I lay down my side, and by Your name, I lift it. If You take my soul, then have mercy on it, and if You send it back, then protect it in the manner You protect Your righteous servants.

Urdu Translation:
اے میرے رب، میں تیرے نام کے ساتھ اپنا پہلو رکھتا ہوں اور تیرے نام کے ساتھ اسے اٹھاتا ہوں۔ اگر تو میری روح کو قبض کر لے تو اس پر رحم فرما، اور اگر اسے واپس بھیجے تو اس کی حفاظت فرما، جیسا کہ تو اپنے نیک بندوں کی حفاظت کرتا ہے۔

Reference:

• Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 6320)
• Sahih Muslim (Hadith 2714)

This beautiful supplication reflects reliance on Allah for protection and mercy during the night.

3. Dua to Read Before Sleeping is Syed for Forgiveness (Sayyid-ul-Istighfar)

This supplication is regarded as the best form of seeking forgiveness, as mentioned in authentic hadiths.

Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي، فَاغْفِرْ لِي، فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ.

Allahumma anta Rabbi, la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana ‘abduka, wa ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wa wa’dika ma istata’tu. A’udhu bika min sharri ma sana’tu. Abu’u laka bini’matika ‘alayya, wa abu’u bidhambi, faghfir li, fa-innahu la yaghfiru ad-dhunuba illa anta.

English Translation:
O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no deity except You. You created me, and I am Your servant. I abide by Your covenant and promise as best as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favor upon me, and I confess my sins. So forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.

Urdu Translation:
اے اللہ، تو میرا رب ہے، تیرے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں۔ تو نے مجھے پیدا کیا اور میں تیرا بندہ ہوں۔ میں تیرے عہد اور وعدے پر جتنا ہو سکے قائم ہوں۔ میں اپنے کیے ہوئے شر سے تیری پناہ مانگتا ہوں۔ میں تیرے انعامات کو مانتا ہوں اور اپنے گناہوں کا اقرار کرتا ہوں۔ پس مجھے معاف فرما، کیونکہ تیرے سوا کوئی گناہوں کو معاف نہیں کر سکتا۔

Reference:

• Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 6306)
• Sunan an-Nasa’i (Hadith 5539)

Virtue of Reciting This Supplication:

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

“Whoever recites this supplication during the day with firm faith in it and dies on the same day before the evening will be among the people of Paradise. And whoever recites it at night with firm faith in it and dies before the morning will be among the people of Paradise.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6306)

4. Dua to Read Before Sleeping is Ayat-ul-Kursi (Verse of the Throne)

Arabic:
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ.
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255)

Allahu la ilaha illa huwa, al-hayyul-qayyum. La ta’khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm. Lahu ma fi as-samawati wa ma fi al-ard. Man dha alladhi yashfa’u ‘indahu illa bi-idhnihi. Ya’lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum, wa la yuhituna bi-shay’in min ‘ilmihi illa bima sha’. Wasi’a kursiyyuhu as-samawati wa al-ard, wa la ya’uduhu hifzuhuma wa huwa al-‘aliyyu al-‘azim.

English Translation:
Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.

Urdu Translation:
اللہ! اس کے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں، وہ ہمیشہ زندہ اور سب کا نگہبان ہے۔ نہ اسے اونگھ آتی ہے اور نہ نیند۔ جو کچھ آسمانوں میں اور جو کچھ زمین میں ہے سب اسی کا ہے۔ کون ہے جو اس کی اجازت کے بغیر اس کے ہاں سفارش کر سکے؟ وہ جانتا ہے جو کچھ ان کے آگے ہے اور جو کچھ ان کے پیچھے ہے، اور وہ اس کے علم میں سے کسی چیز کا احاطہ نہیں کر سکتے مگر جو وہ چاہے۔ اس کی کرسی آسمانوں اور زمین پر محیط ہے اور انہیں سنبھالنا اسے تھکاتا نہیں، اور وہ بلند اور عظیم ہے۔

Reference:

• Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 2311)
• Sahih Muslim (Hadith 2713)

5. Dua to Read Before Sleeping is Tasbih Fatimah

Tasbeeh Fatimah, named after Fatimah bint Muhammad (may Allah be pleased with her), the beloved daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), is a powerful form of remembrance (dhikr) that holds immense significance in Islam. This tasbeeh consists of three simple yet profound phrases that encompass glorification, gratitude, and acknowledgment of Allah’s greatness.

Arabic:

• سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ (33 times)
• الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ (33 times)
• اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ (34 times)

 

• SubhanAllah (33 times)
• Alhamdulillah (33 times)
• Allahu Akbar (34 times)

English Translation:

• Glory be to Allah (33 times)
• Praise be to Allah (33 times)
• Allah is the Greatest (34 times)

Urdu Translation:

• اللہ پاک ہے (33 بار)
• تمام تعریفیں اللہ کے لیے ہیں (33 بار)
• اللہ سب سے بڑا ہے (34 بار)

Reference:

• Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 5361)
• Sahih Muslim (Hadith 2727)

The Origin and Context

The practice of Tasbeeh Fatimah was gifted to Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) by the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 5361) and Sahih Muslim (Hadith 2727) that Fatimah once approached her father seeking help with household burdens. The Prophet (peace be upon him), instead of granting her material assistance, offered her something far greater: he taught her this dhikr, stating that it was better than a servant and would suffice her needs.

The Glory and Benefits of Tasbeeh Fatimah

1. Spiritual Empowerment

• The act of remembering Allah through Tasbeeh Fatimah strengthens the believer’s connection to their Creator and fosters spiritual growth. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
  • “Shall I not guide you to something better than a servant? When you go to bed, say: SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times, and Allahu Akbar 34 times.”
    (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 5361; Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2727)
    This demonstrates the tasbeeh’s spiritual superiority over worldly assistance.

2. Relief from Fatigue and Burdens

• The specific context in which Tasbeeh Fatimah was given supports this benefit. Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) sought help for her physical exhaustion, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) offered her this tasbeeh, saying it was better than a servant to assist her. This implies that the spiritual strength and peace derived from the tasbeeh would help alleviate her burden and fatigue.

3. Fulfills the Sunnah

• Reciting Tasbeeh Fatimah is directly established as a Sunnah practice of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). By implementing this practice, a believer fulfills the Sunnah, which is a means of earning Allah’s love and pleasure:
  • “Say (O Muhammad to mankind): If you (really) love Allah, then follow me, so Allah will love you and forgive you your sins.”
    (Surah Aal-e-Imran 3:31)

6. Dua to Read Before Sleeping are Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas

The recitation of Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas (collectively referred to as the “three Quls”) before going to bed is a highly emphasized Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). These surahs carry immense benefits, including protection, blessings, and spiritual rewards. Below are the benefits proven from authentic Hadiths, along with references:

Arabic:
Surah Al-Ikhlas:
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ.

Qul huwa Allahu ahad, Allahu as-samad, lam yalid wa lam yulad, wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad.
(Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1–4)

Surah Al-Falaq:
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ وَمِنْ شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ وَمِنْ شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ.

Qul a’udhu bi-Rabbi al-falaq, min sharri ma khalaq, wa min sharri ghasiqin idha waqab, wa min sharri an-naffathati fi al-‘uqad, wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad.
(Surah Al-Falaq 113:1–5)

Surah An-Nas:
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ مَلِكِ النَّاسِ إِلَٰهِ النَّاسِ مِنْ شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ.

Qul a’udhu bi-Rabbi an-nas, Maliki an-nas, Ilahi an-nas, min sharri al-waswasi al-khannas, alladhi yuwaswisu fi suduri an-nas, min al-jinnati wa an-nas.
(Surah An-Nas 114:1–6)

English Translation:
Say: He is Allah, [Who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent. (Al-Ikhlas)

Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak from the evil of that which He created, and from the evil of darkness when it settles, and from the evil of blowers in knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies. (Al-Falaq)

Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the Sovereign of mankind, the God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind, from among jinn and mankind. (An-Nas)

Urdu Translation:
(اخلاص): کہہ دو: وہ اللہ ایک ہے۔ اللہ بے نیاز ہے۔ نہ اس کی کوئی اولاد ہے اور نہ وہ کسی سے پیدا ہوا ہے۔ اور نہ کوئی اس کا ہمسر ہے۔

(الفلق): کہہ دو: میں صبح کے رب کی پناہ مانگتا ہوں، اس چیز کے شر سے جو اس نے پیدا کی ہے، اور اندھیری رات کے شر سے جب وہ چھا جائے، اور ان عورتوں کے شر سے جو گرہوں میں پھونکتی ہیں، اور حسد کرنے والے کے شر سے جب وہ حسد کرے۔

(الناس): کہہ دو: میں انسانوں کے رب کی پناہ مانگتا ہوں، انسانوں کے بادشاہ کی، انسانوں کے معبود کی، وسوسہ ڈالنے والے شیطان کے شر سے جو پیچھے ہٹ جاتا ہے، جو لوگوں کے دلوں میں وسوسہ ڈالتا ہے، جنوں میں سے اور انسانوں میں سے۔

Reference:

• Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 5017)
• Sahih Muslim (Hadith 2708)

Benefits of These 3 Sorah

1. Comprehensive Protection

The three Quls are a means of seeking refuge in Allah from all forms of harm, including physical, spiritual, and unseen dangers.

• Proven from Hadith: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to recite these surahs before sleeping and blow them into his hands, wiping them over his body:
  • “When the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) went to bed every night, he would cup his hands together, blow into them, and recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas. Then he would wipe them over as much of his body as he could, starting with his head and face and the front of his body. He would do this three times.”
    (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 5017; Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2714)

This demonstrates the effectiveness of these surahs in providing complete protection during the night.

2. Shield from Evil and Harmful Forces

Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas specifically seek Allah’s protection from harmful forces such as jealousy, black magic, the evil eye, and whisperings of Shaytan.

• Proven from Hadith: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) instructed that these surahs are the best means of protection:
  • “There are no words that one can use to seek refuge in Allah better than Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas.”
    (Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith 5082; Tirmidhi, Hadith 3575)

These surahs address key sources of harm, ensuring comprehensive safety for the believer.

3. Spiritual and Emotional Tranquility

Reciting these surahs before sleeping helps calm the mind and heart, creating a sense of peace and reliance on Allah.

• Proven from Hadith: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) recited these surahs as part of his regular bedtime routine, teaching us the importance of beginning the night with remembrance of Allah.

4. Following the Sunnah

By reciting the three Quls before sleeping, a believer adheres to the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), earning immense rewards.

• Proven from Hadith: Adherence to the Sunnah is a means of gaining Allah’s love and forgiveness:
  • “Say (O Muhammad to mankind): If you (really) love Allah, then follow me, so Allah will love you and forgive you your sins.”
    (Surah Aal-e-Imran 3:31)

7. Dua to Read Before Sleeping are Last Three Verses of Surah Al-Hashr (59:22-24)

Arabic

هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِي لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ عَالِمُ ٱلۡغَيۡبِ وَٱلشَّهَـٰدَةِ هُوَ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ ٢٢

Huwal-lahullazi la ilaha illa Huwa, ‘aalimul-ghaibi wash-shahadah; Huwar-Rahmanur-Raheem.

هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِي لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلۡمَلِكُ ٱلۡقُدُّوسُ ٱلسَّلَـٰمُ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنُ ٱلۡمُهَيۡمِنُ ٱلۡعَزِيزُ ٱلۡجَبَّارُ ٱلۡمُتَكَبِّرُۚ سُبۡحَـٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشۡرِكُونَ ٢٣

Huwal-lahullazi la ilaha illa Huwa, al-Malikul-Quddusu-Salaamul-Mu’minul-Muhaiminul-‘Azeezul-Jabbaarul-Mutakabbir. Subhanallahi amma yushrikoon.

هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلۡخَـٰلِقُ ٱلۡبَارِئُ ٱلۡمُصَوِّرُ لَهُ ٱلۡأَسۡمَآءُ ٱلۡحُسۡنَىٰ يُسَبِّحُ لَهُۥ مَا فِي ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِۚ وَهُوَ ٱلۡعَزِيزُ ٱلۡحَكِيمُ ٢٤

Huwal-lahul-Khaaliqul-Baari-ul-Musawwiru lahuu al-Asmaaa’ul-Husnaa; yusabbihu lahu maa fissamaawaati wal-ard; wa Huwal-‘Azeezul-Hakeem.

English Translation

22. He is Allah, besides Whom there is no deity. He knows the unseen and the seen. He is the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.
23. He is Allah, besides Whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Source of Peace, the Guardian of Faith, the Overseer, the Almighty, the Compeller, the Supreme. Exalted is Allah above what they associate with Him.
24. He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the most beautiful names. Whatever is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Him, and He is the Almighty, the All-Wise.

Urdu Translation

22. وہ اللہ ہے جس کے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں۔ وہ غیب اور ظاہر کا جاننے والا ہے، وہی نہایت رحم کرنے والا، بڑا مہربان ہے۔
23. وہ اللہ ہے جس کے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں۔ وہ بادشاہ، پاک، سلامتی دینے والا، امن دینے والا، نگہبان، غالب، زبردست، بڑا۔ اللہ پاک ہے ان چیزوں سے جو وہ شریک کرتے ہیں۔
24. وہ اللہ ہے، پیدا کرنے والا، وجود بخشنے والا، صورت بنانے والا۔ سب خوبصورت نام اسی کے ہیں۔ آسمان اور زمین کی ہر چیز اس کی تسبیح کرتی ہے، اور وہ زبردست ہے، حکمت والا ہے۔

Benefits of Reciting Last Three Verses of Surah Al-Hashr (59:22-24) at Night with References

1. Angelic Forgiveness

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:
“Whoever recites the last three verses of Surah Al-Hashr in the morning, seventy thousand angels will pray for his forgiveness until the evening. And whoever recites them in the evening, seventy thousand angels will pray for his forgiveness until the morning.”
(Sunan al-Darimi 2/457, Shu’ab al-Iman 2399)

2. Martyrdom Status if One Dies

• Claimed Benefit: If one recites these verses in the evening and dies that night, they will die as a martyr.
• Proven from Hadith:
  This benefit is derived from the same Hadith mentioned above:
  “…And if he dies, he will die as a martyr.”
  (Sunan al-Darimi 2/457)

8. Dua to Read Before Sleeping are The Last Two Verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285–286)

Arabic:
Verse 285:
آمَنَ الرَّسُولُ بِمَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ رَبِّهِ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ وَكُتُبِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِنْ رُسُلِهِ ۚ وَقَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۖ غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ.

Aamana ar-rasulu bima unzila ilayhi min rabbihi wal-mu’minun. Kullun aamana billahi wa malaa’ikatihi wa kutubihi wa rusulihi. La nufarriqu bayna ahadin min rusulihi. Wa qalu sami’na wa ata’na. Ghufranaka Rabbana wa ilayka al-maseer.

Verse 286:
لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِنْ نَسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ ۖ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۚ أَنْتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ.

La yukallifu Allahu nafsan illa wus’aha. Laha ma kasabat wa ‘alayha ma iktasabat. Rabbana la tu’akhidhna in naseena aw akhta’na. Rabbana wa la tahmil ‘alayna isran kama hamaltahu ‘ala alladhina min qablina. Rabbana wa la tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bihi. Wa’fu ‘anna, waghfir lana, warhamna. Anta mawlana fansurna ‘ala al-qawmi al-kafireen.

English Translation:
Verse 285:
The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers, [saying], “We make no distinction between any of His messengers.” And they say, “We hear and we obey. [We seek] Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the [final] destination.”
Verse 286:
Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, and it will bear [the consequence of] what [evil] it has earned. “Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we forget or make a mistake. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.”

Urdu Translation:

آیت 285:
رسول اس پر ایمان لایا جو اس کے رب کی طرف سے اس پر نازل ہوا، اور مومن بھی، یہ سب اللہ پر، اس کے فرشتوں پر، اس کی کتابوں پر، اور اس کے رسولوں پر ایمان لائے، [یہ کہتے ہوئے کہ] ہم اس کے رسولوں میں سے کسی کے درمیان فرق نہیں کرتے۔ اور وہ کہتے ہیں: ہم نے سنا اور اطاعت کی۔ اے ہمارے رب! ہم تیری بخشش کے طلبگار ہیں، اور تیری طرف ہی پلٹ کر جانا ہے۔

آیت 286:
اللہ کسی جان پر اس کی طاقت سے زیادہ بوجھ نہیں ڈالتا، ہر ایک کے لیے وہی ہے جو اس نے کمایا، اور ہر ایک پر وہی ہے جو اس نے کیا۔ اے ہمارے رب! اگر ہم بھول جائیں یا غلطی کریں تو ہم سے مواخذہ نہ فرما۔ اے ہمارے رب! ہم پر ایسا بوجھ نہ ڈال جیسا تُو نے ہم سے پہلے لوگوں پر ڈالا تھا۔ اے ہمارے رب! ہم پر وہ بوجھ نہ ڈال جسے اٹھانے کی ہمیں طاقت نہ ہو۔ ہم سے درگزر فرما، ہمیں بخش دے، ہم پر رحم فرما۔ تو ہمارا مالک ہے، کافروں کے خلاف ہماری مدد فرما۔

Instruction from the Prophet (peace be upon him):
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, they will suffice him.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 5009; Sahih Muslim, Hadith 807)

9. Dua to Read Before Sleeping is Surah Al-Mulk

Arabic

تَبَارَكَ ٱلَّذِى بِيَدِهِ ٱلۡمُلۡكُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىۡءٍ۬ قَدِيرٌ۬ ١

Tabaarakallazi biyadihil-mulk, wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shai’in qadeer.

ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ ٱلۡمَوۡتَ وَٱلۡحَيَوٰةَ لِيَبۡلُوَكُمۡ أَيُّكُمۡ أَحۡسَنُ عَمَلاً۬ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلۡعَزِيزُ ٱلۡغَفُورُ ٢

Allazi khalaqal mawta wal-hayaata liyabluwakum ayyukum ahsanu ‘amalaa; wa huwa al-‘azeezu al-ghafoor.

ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ سَبۡعَ سَمَـٰوَٲتٍ۬ طِبَاقً۬اۖ مَّا تَرَىٰ فِى خَلۡقِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ مِن تَفَـٰوُتٍ۬ۖ فَٱرۡجِعِ ٱلۡبَصَرَ هَلۡ تَرَىٰ مِن فُطُورٍ۬ ٣

Allazi khalaqa sab’a samaawaatin tibaaqaa; ma taraa fee khalqir-Rahmaani min tafaawut; farji’il-basara hal taraa min futoor.

(Full Arabic text of Surah Al-Mulk contains 30 verses. This excerpt is shortened for representation.)

English Translation

1. Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion, and He is over all things competent.

2. He Who created death and life to test you as to which of you is best in deed. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving.
3. He Who created the seven heavens in layers. You do not see in the creation of the Most Merciful any inconsistency. So return your vision to the sky—do you see any breaks?

Urdu Translation

1. بڑی برکت والا ہے وہ جس کے ہاتھ میں بادشاہی ہے، اور وہ ہر چیز پر قادر ہے۔
2. جس نے موت اور زندگی کو پیدا کیا تاکہ تمہاری آزمائش کرے کہ تم میں سے کون بہتر عمل کرنے والا ہے، اور وہ زبردست ہے، بخشنے والا ہے۔
3. جس نے سات آسمان طباق در طباق پیدا کیے۔ تم رحمان کی تخلیق میں کوئی نقص نہیں دیکھو گے۔ تو پھر نظر دوڑاؤ، کیا تم کوئی خرابی دیکھتے ہو؟

Benefits of Reciting Surah Al-Mulk at Night with References

The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) emphasized the importance of reciting Surah Al-Mulk at night:

“There is a surah in the Qur’an of thirty verses which will intercede for its companion until he is forgiven: Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion (Surah Al-Mulk).”
(Abu Dawood 1400, Tirmidhi 2891)

“It is a prevention from the punishment of the grave.”
(Sunan al-Nasa’i 10476)

Final Thoughts

Reciting authentic duas before sleeping is a powerful way to seek protection, forgiveness, and peace from Allah while following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). These supplications, including Ayat-ul-Kursi, Sayyid-ul-Istighfar, Tasbih Fatimah, and the three Quls, provide spiritual security, strengthen faith, and bring immense rewards. By making these recitations a nightly habit, believers not only earn Allah’s blessings but also cultivate a sense of calmness and reliance on Him. May Allah grant us the ability to incorporate these beautiful supplications into our lives and bless us with peaceful and protected sleep every night.

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