Sleep & Wake

Before Sleeping — The Three Quls

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 5017

قُلْهُوَاللَّهُأَحَدٌ…قُلْأَعُوذُبِرَبِّالْفَلَقِ…قُلْأَعُوذُبِرَبِّالنَّاسِ

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Transliteration

Qul Huwallahu Ahad … Qul a'udhu bi-Rabbil-falaq … Qul a'udhu bi-Rabbin-nas

Translation

Recite Surah al-Ikhlas, Surah al-Falaq, and Surah an-Nas three times each, then blow into your palms and wipe over your body, starting with the head and face and the front of the body.

Context

This practice, deeply rooted in the prophetic tradition, involves the recitation of the three "Quls" – Surah al-Ikhlas, Surah al-Falaq, and Surah an-Nas. As narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would perform this ritual before retiring for the night. This act culminates in blowing into one's palms and then wiping them over the body, beginning with the head and face.

Benefit

This supplication serves as a comprehensive spiritual shield, invoking divine protection against various forms of harm and evil, both seen and unseen, throughout the night. It fosters a sense of tranquility and reliance upon Allah before sleep.

When to Recite

This dua is recited nightly before going to sleep.

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