بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا، بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
With Your Name, my Lord, I lie down. With Your Name, I rise. If You should take my soul, then have mercy upon it. And if You send it back, 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 fahfadha bima tahfazu bihi 'ibadakas-salihin.
When to Read
This is a profound dua to recite as you prepare to sleep. As the day winds down and you settle in for the night, this supplication is a powerful way to surrender your well-being and your future into Allah's hands. It's perfect for those moments when you're reflecting on the day and anticipating whatever tomorrow may bring, acknowledging that true security and success come only from Him.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely, with your heart turned towards Allah. Imagine yourself placing your trust completely in Him as you lie down. The act of saying this dua before sleep is itself an act of worship and submission, reinforcing your reliance on the Most Merciful and the Most Protecting.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua encapsulates total reliance on Allah (Tawakkul). By reciting it, you acknowledge that your life, your breath, and your future are all in Allah's control. It fosters peace of mind, knowing that even in sleep, you are under His watch. The prayer for mercy if the soul is taken, and protection if it is returned, shows a deep understanding of our dependence on Him for both life and the hereafter. It's a comprehensive statement of faith that prepares the heart for any outcome, confident in Allah's ultimate wisdom and care.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say when he went to bed: بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا، بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ 'Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi, wa bika arfa'uhu. In amsakta nafsi farhamha, wa in arsaltaha fahfadha bima tahfazu bihi 'ibadakas-salihin.' (With Your Name, my Lord, I lie down. With Your Name, I rise. If You should take my soul, then have mercy upon it. And if You send it back, then protect it with what You protect Your righteous servants.) Sahih al-Bukhari 4723