Dua

Dua Before Sleeping

Sleep

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 6324

بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا

Transliteration

Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya.

English meaning

In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.

When to recite

When going to sleep

Benefits & virtues

Remembering Allah before sleep protects you through the night.

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