Sleeping & waking up
Dua Before Sleeping
The dua Before Sleeping in Arabic, with transliteration, English meaning and its source — plus a free image to save and share.
Quick answer
The dua Before Sleeping is “Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya.” — In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live. (Sahih al-Bukhari 6324).
Before sleeping
بِاسْمِكَ اللّٰهُمَّ أَمُوْتُ وَأَحْيَا
Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya.
In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.
Sunnah manners
- Make wudu and lie on your right side before sleeping. (Sahih al-Bukhari 247)
- Dust off your bed before lying down. (Sahih al-Bukhari 6320)
- Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, blow into your cupped hands and wipe over your body. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5017)
- Recite Ayat al-Kursi (Quran 2:255) for protection through the night. (Sahih al-Bukhari 2311)
- Say SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times and Allahu Akbar 34 times. (Sahih al-Bukhari 3113)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua Before Sleeping?
“Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya.” — In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live. (Sahih al-Bukhari 6324).
Where does this dua come from?
It comes from Sahih al-Bukhari 6324. Tap the reference on this page to read it on Sunnah.com.
Can I share this dua image?
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