بِسْمِ اللهِ، آمَنْتُ بِاللهِ، وَتَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ الشَّيْطَانِ وَشِرْكِهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الدُّنْيَا وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ.
In the name of Allah, I believe in Allah, and I rely on Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my soul, and from the evil of Satan and his associations. And I seek refuge in You from the trials of this world and the punishment of the grave.
Bismillahi, amantu billahi, wa tawakkaltu 'alallahi, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri nafsi, wa min sharri sh-shaytani wa shirkihi, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-dunya wa 'adhabil-qabr.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recommended to be recited before going to sleep. It's a comprehensive prayer that seeks protection not just from bad dreams, but also from inner struggles, external temptations, and even the trials of life and death. By reciting this before slumber, you are essentially entrusting yourself to Allah's care throughout the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere heart before you lie down to sleep. It is a prayer of dependence and trust in Allah's protection. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to make this specific invocation, showing its importance in safeguarding ourselves from unseen evils.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers comprehensive protection. It guards against the whispers of Shaytan that can lead to sin or distress, and also shields us from internal struggles of the ego. By seeking refuge from the trials of this world and the punishment of the grave, this prayer encompasses protection for both this life and the hereafter, ensuring a more peaceful state of mind and spirit, even in sleep.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his companions a comprehensive supplication to say when going to bed: 'Bismillahi, amantu billahi, wa tawakkaltu 'alallahi, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri nafsi, wa min sharri sh-shaytani wa shirkihi, wa a'udhu bika min fitnatid-dunya wa 'adhabil-qabr.' (In the name of Allah, I believe in Allah, and I rely on Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my soul, and from the evil of Satan and his associations. And I seek refuge in You from the trials of this world and the punishment of the grave.) (Sunan Abi Dawud 5051, Sahih / Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3393, Hasan).