بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي ، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ ، إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا ، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
In Your name, my Lord, I lay down my side. In Your name, I rise. If You should take my soul, then have mercy on it. And if You should return it, then protect it with what You protect Your righteous servants.
Bismika rabbi wada'tu janbi, wa bika arfa'uhu. In amsakta nafsi, farhamha, wa in arsalta-ha, fahfadh-ha bima tahfadh bihi 'ibadakas-salihin.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua to be recited before you sleep. It encompasses reliance on Allah for both rest and awakening, asking for His mercy and protection throughout the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and presence of heart as you settle down to sleep. Imagine yourself entrusting your life and well-being entirely to Allah. It's a beautiful expression of tawakkul (reliance) on our Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua before sleep demonstrates profound trust in Allah's plan and His absolute control over our lives. It acknowledges our dependence on Him for sustenance, life, and protection. By asking Allah to protect us as He protects His righteous servants, we are seeking a high level of divine care, ensuring our souls and bodies are safeguarded, allowing us to wake up refreshed and energized for the day's worship and tasks.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when he went to bed: 'Bismika rabbi wada'tu janbi, wa bika arfa'uhu. In amsakta nafsi, farhamha, wa in arsalta-ha, fahfadh-ha bima tahfadh bihi 'ibadakas-salihin.' (In Your name, my Lord, I lay down my side. In Your name, I rise. If You should take my soul, then have mercy on it. And if You should return it, then protect it with what You protect Your righteous servants.) - Sahih al-Bukhari 6320. This hadith highlights the Prophet's ﷺ thorough reliance on Allah even in the fundamental act of sleeping and waking.