بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
In Your name, my Lord, I lie down on my side. In Your name, I rise. If You take my soul, have mercy upon it, and if You keep it safe, guard it with what You guard Your righteous servants.
Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi, wa bika arfa'uhu. In amsakta nafsi, farhamha, wa in arsaltaha, fahfadha bima tahfazu bihi 'ibadakas-salihin.
When to Read
This is a beautiful dua to recite just before you settle down to sleep. It's a moment when you're handing over your spirit for the night, and it's the perfect time to ask Allah for His immense mercy and protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention of seeking Allah's care. As you say the words, visualize yourself entrusting your soul to Him. It's best recited while lying down, in a state of readiness for sleep.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound reliance on Allah. By asking for mercy if He takes your soul (in death) and protection if He allows you to wake, you're acknowledging His ultimate control over life and death. It's a powerful affirmation of Tawhid and a beautiful way to end your day, seeking His divine guardianship throughout the night.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when he lay down for sleep: "Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi, wa bika arfa'uhu. In amsakta nafsi, farhamha, wa in arsaltaha, fahfadha bima tahfazu bihi 'ibadakas-salihin." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6320)