اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ، رَبَّنَا وَرَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى، وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالإِنْجِيلِ وَالْفُرْقَانِ، 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 البَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ، اقْضِ عَنَّا دَيْنَناَ وَأَغْنِنَا 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 Quran, I seek refuge in You from the evil of all things which You are holding the forelock of. 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 Apparent, so there is nothing above You; You are the Hidden, so there is nothing nearer than You. Discharge our debt for us and enrich us 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 shay'in anta akhidhun binasiyatihi. Allahumma anta al-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay', wa anta al-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay', wa anta adh-Dhahiru falaysa fawqaka shay', wa anta al-Batinu falaysa dunaka shay', iqdi 'anna daynana wa aghnina min al-faqr.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is particularly beneficial when you're struggling with sleeplessness. Before attempting to sleep, or even if you wake up in the middle of the night unable to settle, recite this dua. It's a powerful way to turn to Allah for relief, seeking His protection and provision, which can soothe the mind and body, paving the way for restful sleep.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Imagine the vastness of Allah's dominion as you call upon Him as the Lord of the heavens and the earth. Reflect on His absolute power as the First and the Last, the Apparent and the Hidden. Making this supplication before sleep can be a beautiful way to end your day, entrusting all your concerns to Allah and seeking His peace.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication addresses multiple aspects: seeking refuge from all evil, acknowledging Allah's absolute sovereignty, and asking for relief from debt and poverty. When facing insomnia, these worries can often exacerbate the problem. By reciting this dua, one seeks Allah's protection, His sufficiency, and His peace, which are essential for a tranquil mind and body conducive to sleep. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua when a man came to him complaining of distress and sleeplessness, showing its direct applicability to such issues.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to teach them, when any of them was in distress or fallen ill, the following words: 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 shay'in anta akhidhun binasiyatihi. Allahumma anta al-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay', wa anta al-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay', wa anta adh-Dhahiru falaysa fawqaka shay', wa anta al-Batinu falaysa dunaka shay', iqdi 'anna daynana wa aghnina min al-faqr. (Sahih Muslim 2713)