بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ. إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ.
In Your name, my Lord, I lie down. In Your name, I rise. If You take my soul, have mercy on it. If You keep it, 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 fahfadha bima tahfazu bihi 'ibadakas-salihin.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited just before you lie down to sleep, after you have settled in your bed. It's a beautiful way to end your day, entrusting yourself and your soul to Allah's care.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt reliance on Allah. As you say it, visualize yourself placing your worries and your very being into His hands for the night. Imagine His divine protection enveloping you as you drift off to sleep.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies complete trust and submission to Allah (Tawakkul). By acknowledging that our life and death are in His hands, we find immense peace and comfort, freeing ourselves from anxiety about the unknown. It also reminds us of Allah's promise to protect those who are righteous, encouraging us to strive for that status.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (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 fahfadha bima tahfazu bihi 'ibadakas-salihin.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6320). This narration highlights the Prophet's ﷺ constant remembrance of Allah, even in his personal moments of rest.