اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَرَبَّ الأَرْضِ وَرَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى، وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالإِنْجِيلِ وَالْقُرْآنِ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ. اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الآخِرُ فَلَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ، اقْضِ عَنِّي دَيْنِي وَأَغْنِنِي مِنَ الْفَقْرِ.
O Allah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth, and Lord of all things. The One Who causes the grain and the date-seed to split and sprout, the One Who revealed the Torah, the Gospel, and the Qur'an. I seek refuge in You from the evil of every creature that You are seizing by its forelock. 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. Settle my debt for me and suffice me from poverty.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa Rabba al-ard wa Rabba kulli shay', faliq al-habbi wa an-nawa, wa munzil at-Tawrati wal-Injili wal-Qur'an. A'udhu bika min sharri kulli shay'in anta akhidhu binasiyatih. Allahumma antal-awwalu falaysa qablaka shay', wa antal-akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay', wa az-zahiru falaysa fawqaka shay', wa al-batinu falaysa duna ka shay', iqdi 'anni dayni wa aghnini minal-faqr.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited before sleeping. It's a comprehensive supplication that seeks Allah's protection and provision, bringing a sense of peace and contentment as you drift off to sleep. Reciting it can help alleviate worries and anxieties, fostering a tranquil state of mind before rest.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, reflecting on each part of the supplication. It's best to say it after you have settled down in your bed, preparing to sleep. Imagine yourself seeking refuge in Allah (SWT) from all potential harm and entrusting all matters to Him. The physical act of raising hands is not specifically mentioned for this dua before sleep, but sincerity in your heart is paramount.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication offers immense benefits by seeking Allah's comprehensive protection and provision. It addresses the root of many anxieties: fear of the unknown and financial hardship. By acknowledging Allah as the Creator and Controller of everything, and by seeking refuge in His perfect words and power, one can achieve a profound sense of ease and contentment. The dua's request to settle debts and alleviate poverty highlights its practical and spiritual value, aiming to secure well-being in this life and the hereafter. It helps to clear the mind of worldly concerns, leading to a more restful and peaceful sleep.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when he went to sleep: > **Arabic:** اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَرَبَّ الأَرْضِ وَرَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى، وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالإِنْجِيلِ وَالْقُرْآنِ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ. اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الآخِرُ فَلَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ، اقْضِ عَنِّي دَيْنِي وَأَغْنِنِي مِنَ الْفَقْرِ. > > **Translation:** 'O Allah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth, and Lord of all things. The One Who causes the grain and the date-seed to split and sprout, the One Who revealed the Torah, the Gospel, and the Qur'an. I seek refuge in You from the evil of every creature that You are seizing by its forelock. 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. Settle my debt for me and suffice me from poverty.' > — Sahih Muslim 2713