اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ رُؤْيَا صَالِحَةٍ تَسُرُّنِي وَتُطَمْئِنُّ قَلْبِي، وَخَيْرًا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ رُؤْيَا تَسُوءُ قَلْبِي أَوْ تُحْزِنُنِي، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا رَأَىٰ النَّوْمُ.
O Allah, I ask You for a righteous dream that brings me joy and reassures my heart, and goodness within it. And I seek refuge in You from a dream that distresses my heart or saddens me, and from the evil of what the night has brought.
Allahumma inni as'aluka ru'ya salihah tasurruni wa tutma'innu qalbi, wa khayran fiha, wa a'udhu bika min ru'ya tasu'u qalbi aw tuhzinuni, wa min sharri ma ra'a al-nawm.
When to Read
Recite this dua before you go to sleep. After performing Wudu (ablution) and the Sunnah prayers before sleep, you can make this sincere supplication to Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Imagine the positive impact a good dream can have on your well-being and the comfort it brings. Raising your hands is not specifically mentioned for this dua, but the core etiquette of dua is heartfelt earnestness, facing the Qiblah if possible, and humility.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking a righteous dream from Allah (SWT) is a way to ensure peace of mind and emotional well-being, even in sleep. Dreams can be a source of guidance, good tidings, or simply a reflection of a peaceful state. By seeking refuge from bad dreams, we also protect ourselves from unnecessary distress or misinterpretations that can affect our waking hours.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I ask You for a righteous dream that brings me joy and reassures my heart, and goodness within it. And I seek refuge in You from a dream that distresses my heart or saddens me, and from the evil of what the night has brought.'