يَنْزِلُ رَبُّنَا تَبَارَكَ وَتَعَالَى إِلَى السَّمَاءِ الدُّنْيَا كُلَّ لَيْلَةٍ حِينَ تَبْقَى ثُلُثُ اللَّيْلِ الآخِرِ، يَقُولُ: هَلْ مِنْ دَاعٍ فَأَسْتَجِيبَ لَهُ؟ هَلْ مِنْ سَائِلٍ فَأُعْطِيَهُ؟ هَلْ مِنْ مُسْتَغْفِرٍ فَأَغْفِرَ لَهُ؟
Our Lord, the Blessed and the Exalted, descends to the lowest heaven each night when the last third of the night remains, saying: 'Is there anyone to call upon Me, so I may answer him? Is there anyone to ask of Me, so I may give him? Is there anyone seeking forgiveness, so I may forgive him?'
Yanzilu Rabbuna tabarak wa ta'ala ila as-sama' ad-dunya kulla laylatin hina tabqa thuluthul laylil akhir, yaqulu: Hal min daa'in fa astajiba lahu? Hal min sa'ilin fa u'tiyahu? Hal min mustaghfirin fa aghfira lahu?
When to Read
This refers to a specific time of night – the last third. It's when the world is often quiet and people are asleep. This is a prime opportunity to turn to Allah, not with a specific set of words, but with our own sincere supplications (duas). The hadith highlights that during this blessed time, Allah Himself invites us to ask, seek, and seek forgiveness. So, whenever you find yourself awake during this period, whether intentionally for worship or by chance, remember this invitation.
How to Read
This narration describes Allah's descent, not a specific dua to be recited. The beauty lies in the invitation it contains. When you are awake in the last third of the night, you can: 1. Make your own heartfelt duas (supplications) to Allah. 2. Ask Allah for whatever you need, both in this life and the next. 3. Seek His forgiveness for your sins. 4. Engage in sincere repentance (tawbah). 5. Offer voluntary prayers (qiyam al-layl). The key is sincerity and focusing on the specific invitations Allah extends: calling upon Him, asking from Him, and seeking His forgiveness. Approach this time with humility and a hopeful heart, recognizing you are speaking to your Creator when He is closest.
Virtues & Benefits
The primary benefit is the unparalleled opportunity to have your duas answered. Allah's descent signifies His closeness and willingness to engage with His creation. This time is described as a period of divine mercy and acceptance. The hadith explicitly mentions Allah's direct invitation to respond to those who call on Him, give to those who ask, and forgive those who seek His pardon. It's a time for spiritual renewal, seeking forgiveness for sins, and strengthening your connection with your Lord.
Source & Authentication
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Our Lord, the Blessed and the Exalted, descends to the lowest heaven every night when the last third of the night remains. It is then said: 'Who is there to invoke Me, so that I may respond to him? Who is there to ask of Me, so that I may give him? Who is there to ask for My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?' (Sahih Muslim 758a). In another narration, it is said: 'Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: 'When it is the last night of Ramadan, Allah descends and inspects His slaves, and the angels are arrayed with them. And Allah performs His covenant with His slaves and gives them what they asked for, and He writes for them the following year, and He gives them in their lifetime what He wills, and He gives them what He wills in their death, and He gives them what He wills after their death, and He does not withhold anything from them.' (This narration pertains to the last night of Ramadan, but the general principle of Allah's descent in the last third of the night is established in other authentic hadith.)