اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ، رَبَّنَا وَرَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى، وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالإِنْجِيلِ وَالْفُرْقَانِ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ دَابَّةٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الآخِرُ فَلَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ، اقْضِ عَنِّي الدَّيْنَ، وَأَغْنِنِي مِنَ الْفَقْرِ.
O Allah, Lord of the heavens and the earth, 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 Criterion (Quran). I seek refuge in You from the evil of every moving creature You are seizing by its forelock. O Allah, You are the First, so there is nothing before You; You are the Last, so there is nothing after You; You are the Manifest, so there is nothing above You; You are the Hidden, so there is nothing nearer than You. Relieve me of debt, and enrich me from poverty.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa al-ard, Rabbana wa Rabba kulli shay', faliq al-habbi wa an-nawa, wa munzil at-Tawrati wal-Injili wal-Furqan, a'udhu bika min sharri kulli dabbatin anta akhidhun binasiyatiha. Allahumma Anta al-Awwalu fa laysa qablaka shay', wa Anta al-Akhiru fa laysa ba'daka shay', wa Anta adh-Dhahiru fa laysa fawqaka shay', wa Anta al-Batinu fa laysa duna ka shay'. Iqdi 'anni ad-dayna, wa aghnini min al-faqr.
When to Read
This powerful supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is beneficial for general well-being and protection. While there isn't a specific dua for sleep apnea itself, this supplication encompasses seeking refuge from all types of harm and asking for relief from distress, including physical ailments like sleep apnea, especially when coupled with illness. Recite it during times of sickness, before sleeping, or whenever you feel overwhelmed by discomfort or worry.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction and full reliance on Allah. It is recommended to raise your hands in supplication as you do so. Ensure you pronounce the Arabic words clearly. Remember that Allah loves those who turn to Him in their times of need. The Prophet ﷺ taught us this dua as a comprehensive plea for protection and relief.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound expression of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and reliance on Him alone. By seeking refuge in Allah from the 'evil of every moving creature,' we are asking for protection from all forms of harm, seen and unseen. Asking Allah to 'relieve me of debt, and enrich me from poverty' shows our dependence on Him for all our needs, both spiritual and material. When facing illness, this dua helps us to focus our trust on the Creator, seeking His ultimate healing and comfort. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself recited this dua in the morning and evening, highlighting its importance for daily protection and peace of mind.
Source & Authentication
Asma bint Abi Bakr (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach us in the prayer as he taught us a Surah from the Qur'an. He said: 'O Allah, Lord of the heavens and what they cover, Lord of the earths and what they carry, Lord of the devils and those whom they lead astray, Lord of the winds and what they scatter! I seek refuge in You from the evil of what we see and the evil of what we do not see, and from the evil of what is hidden from us, and from the evil of what is made manifest. O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they encompass, Lord of the Great Throne, our Lord and Lord of all things, the Revealer of the Torah, the Gospel, and the Criterion (Quran), the Cleaver of the seed and the date stone! I seek refuge in You from the evil of every moving creature You are seizing by its forelock. O Allah, You are the First, so there is nothing before You; You are the Last, so there is nothing after You; You are the Manifest, so there is nothing above You; You are the Hidden, so there is nothing nearer than You. Relieve me of debt, and enrich me from poverty.'