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Dua for Protection When Going to Sleep

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6313

اللَّهُمَّإِنِّيأَسْلَمْتُنَفْسِيإِلَيْكَ،وَفَوَّضْتُأَمْرِيإِلَيْكَ،وَوَجَّهْتُوَجْهِيإِلَيْكَ،وَأَلْجَأْتُظَهْرِيإِلَيْكَ،رَغْبَةًوَرَهْبَةًإِلَيْكَ،لاَمَلْجَأَوَلاَمَنْجَامِنْكَإِلاَّإِلَيْكَ،آمَنْتُبِكِتَابِكَالَّذِيأَنْزَلْتَ،وَبِنَبِيِّكَالَّذِيأَرْسَلْتَ.

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Transliteration

Allahumma inni aslamtu nafsi ilaika, wa fawwadtu amri ilaika, wa wajjahtu wajhi ilaika, wa alja'tu zahri ilaika, raghbatan wa rahbatan ilaika, la malja'a wa la manja minka illa ilaika. Amantu bikitabika alladhi anzalta, wa binabiyyika alladhi arsalta.

Translation

O Allah, I have submitted myself to You, entrusted my affairs to You, turned my face towards You, and clung to You for support, hoping in You and fearing You. There is no refuge or safety from You except with You. I believe in the Book You revealed and the Prophet You sent.

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this comprehensive supplication to his companion Al-Bara' ibn Azib (may Allah be pleased with him) to recite before sleeping. It encapsulates complete reliance on Allah for protection and guidance throughout the night.

Benefit

Reciting this dua affirms total submission to Allah, seeking His ultimate protection and refuge, which brings peace of mind and security during sleep.

When to Recite

Upon going to bed at night.

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