بِسْمِكَ رَبِّ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا، بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
In Your Name, my Lord, I lay down my side, and in Your Name, I rise. If You seize my soul, then have mercy on it, and if You release it, then protect it with what You protect Your righteous servants.
Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi, wa bika arfa'uhu. In amsakta nafsi farhamha, wa in arsaltaha fahfadh-ha, bima tahfadz bihi 'ibadak-as-salihin.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited after you have finished your Isha prayer and are preparing to go to sleep. It's a perfect way to conclude your day, entrusting yourself and your well-being to Allah (SWT) as you drift off.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with presence of heart. Imagine Allah's protection surrounding you as you speak these words. It's best recited just before you lie down to sleep, after you've settled in your bed.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound reliance on Allah (SWT) for both life and death, rest and revival. By reciting it, you acknowledge His absolute control over your soul and seek His mercy and protection. It fosters a deep sense of peace, knowing that even in sleep, you are under the guardianship of the Most High, just as He protects His most beloved servants. This submission helps to ward off anxiety and fear, allowing for a more restful and tranquil sleep.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to say when he went to bed: 'Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi, wa bika arfa'uhu. In amsakta nafsi farhamha, wa in arsaltaha fahfadh-ha, bima tahfadh bihi 'ibadak-as-salihin.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 3111)