اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَوَاتِ وَأَرْضِ، وَرَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، رَبَّنَا وَرَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى، وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيلِ وَالْفُرْقَانِ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ دَابَّةٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَا. اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الْأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْآخِرُ فَلَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ، اقْضِ عَنَّا دَيْنَناَ وَأَغْنِنَا مِنْ الْفَقْرِ.
O Allah, Lord of the heavens and the earth, and Lord of the Mighty Throne! Our Lord and Lord of all things! The Cleaver of the seed and the date stone! The Revealer of the Torah, the Gospel, and the Quran! I seek refuge in You from the evil of every moving creature, the forelock of which You are seizing. O Allah, You are the First, and there is nothing before You. You are the Last, and there is nothing after You. You are the Manifest, and there is nothing above You. You are the Hidden, and there is nothing nearer than You. Pay our debt for us and spare us from poverty.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa ardh, wa Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem, Rabbana wa Rabba kulli shay', Faliq al-habbi wan-nawa, wa Munzil at-Tawrati wal-Injeeli wal-Furqan. A'udhu bika min sharri kulli dabbatin anta akhidun binasiyatiha. Allahumma Antal-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay', wa Antal-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay', wa Anta adh-Dhāhiru falaysa fawqaka shay', wa Antal-Batinu falaysa dūna ka shay', iqdi 'anna daynana wa aghnina minal-faqr.
When to Read
This is a powerful dua the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite upon waking up at night. It's especially fitting when you wake up with the intention of praying Tahajjud, seeking Allah's help to get out of bed and overcome sleepiness.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely after waking up. Reflect on the grandeur of Allah described in the words, and humble yourself as you seek His refuge and assistance. The act of waking for Tahajjud itself is a form of striving, and this dua supports that effort.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encompasses seeking refuge from all evil, acknowledging Allah's absolute dominion and power, and asking for relief from debt and poverty. When recited upon waking for Tahajjud, it's a beautiful way to begin your night prayer by glorifying Allah and seeking His protection and provision.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to wake up at night, he would say: 'Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa ardh, wa Rabba al-'arshil-'adheem, Rabbana wa Rabba kulli shay', Faliq al-habbi wan-nawa, wa Munzil at-Tawrati wal-Injeeli wal-Furqan. A'udhu bika min sharri kulli dabbatin anta akhidun binasiyatiha. Allahumma Antal-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay', wa Antal-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay', wa Anta adh-Dhāhiru falaysa fawqaka shay', wa Antal-Batinu falaysa dūna ka shay', iqdi 'anna daynana wa aghnina minal-faqr.' (Sahih Muslim 2713)