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, and in Your name I raise it. If You should take my soul, then have mercy upon it. And if You should return my soul, 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 f-ahfadha bima tahfazu bihi 'ibadak as-salihin.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited before going to sleep. It's a profound way to acknowledge our utter dependence on Allah for life itself, and for the ability to wake up and continue striving in His obedience.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely before lying down to sleep. Place your right hand under your cheek or head as you prepare to rest, and say this supplication with a heart full of reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates our need for Allah's help in every aspect of our lives, including our ability to worship Him throughout the day and night. By acknowledging our dependence on Him for life and for the preservation of our souls, we affirm our commitment to His commands. It's a recognition that our very existence and ability to do good are blessings from Him alone.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when he went to bed: بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi, wa bika arfa'uhu. In amsakta nafsi farhamha, wa in arsalta f-ahfadha bima tahfazu bihi 'ibadak as-salihin. (In Your name, my Lord, I lay down my side, and in Your name I raise it. If You should take my soul, then have mercy upon it. And if You should return my soul, then protect it with what You protect Your righteous servants.) Sahih al-Bukhari 5961, Sahih Muslim 2714.