اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَوَاتِ وَرَبَّ الْأَرْضِ وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، رَبَّنَا وَرَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى، وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيلِ وَالْفُرْقَانِ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الْأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْآخِرُ فَلَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ، اقْضِ عَنَّا دَيْنَنا وَأَغْنِنَا مِنْ فَقْرِنَا.
O Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth and Lord of the Great Throne. Our Lord and Lord of all things, the One who causes the grain and the date-stone to split, and the One who revealed the Torah, the Gospel, and the Criterion (the Quran). I seek refuge in You from the evil of all things You are seizing by their forelocks. O Allah, You are the First, so there is nothing before You; You are the Last, so there is nothing after You; You are the Manifest, so there is nothing above You; You are the Hidden, so there is nothing nearer than You. Discharge our debt and relieve us from poverty.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa Rabba al-ardi wa Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem. Rabbana wa Rabba kulli shay', faliq al-habbi wan-nawa, wa munzil at-Tawrati wal-Injili wal-Furqan. A'udhu bika min sharri kulli shay'in anta akhidhun binasiyatihi. Allahumma anta al-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay', wa anta al-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay', wa anta adh-Dhahiru falaysa fawqaka shay', wa anta al-Batinu falaysa doonaka shay'. Iqdi 'anna daynana wa aghnina min faqrina.
When to Read
This powerful dua is for times when you're struggling with sleeplessness, perhaps due to overwhelming worries, anxieties, or even simply an inability to find peace at night. It's particularly relevant when you feel burdened by debt or financial hardship, as the dua specifically asks for relief in these areas.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. It's best recited when you are lying down, unable to sleep, or at any time you feel the weight of worry pressing down. Focus on each phrase, understanding its meaning and believing in Allah's power to grant relief. Raising your hands is optional but can enhance the feeling of supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication addresses multiple forms of distress. By seeking refuge in Allah from the 'evil of all things,' it offers protection against unseen troubles. Asking Allah to 'discharge our debt and relieve us from poverty' seeks financial ease and freedom from burdensome worries. The acknowledgment of Allah's attributes as the First, Last, Manifest, and Hidden reinforces Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and strengthens faith, which is the ultimate antidote to anxiety. It helps in overcoming insomnia by shifting focus from worldly troubles to the Creator.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach them when they went to bed: 'Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa Rabba al-ardi wa Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem. Rabbana wa Rabba kulli shay', faliq al-habbi wan-nawa, wa munzil at-Tawrati wal-Injili wal-Furqan. A'udhu bika min sharri kulli shay'in anta akhidhun binasiyatihi. Allahumma anta al-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay', wa anta al-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay', wa anta adh-Dhahiru falaysa fawqaka shay', wa anta al-Batinu falaysa doonaka shay'. Iqdi 'anna daynana wa aghnina min faqrina.' (Sahih Muslim 2713)