بِسْمِكَ رَبِّ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
In Your name, my Lord, I have laid my side down, and in Your name I raise it. If You take my soul, then have mercy upon it. And if You keep it (for the duration of the night), 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 arsalta-ha, fahfadha bima tahfazu bihi 'ibadakas-salihin.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited just before going to sleep at night. It's a beautiful way to end your day, entrusting yourself and your well-being to Allah (SWT) for the duration of your sleep.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on its meaning. Imagine placing yourself under Allah's care. It's best recited before you actually lie down to sleep, as part of your nightly routine.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua encapsulates reliance on Allah (SWT) for protection throughout the night. It acknowledges His absolute control over life and death, and seeks His mercy and preservation. By invoking His name and recognizing His power, we find peace and security, ensuring that even in sleep, we are under His watchful eye, which is a key aspect of maintaining good health through mental tranquility and divine protection.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When any one of you goes to bed, he should say: 'Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi, wa bika arfa'uhu. In amsakta nafsi, farhamha, wa in arsalta-ha, fahfadha bima tahfazu bihi 'ibadakas-salihin.' (In Your name, my Lord, I have laid my side down, and in Your name I raise it. If You take my soul, then have mercy upon it. And if You keep it, then protect it with what You protect Your righteous servants.)"