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Dua When Turning Over at Night

Source: Sahih Ibn Hibban 2417

لَاإِلَهَإِلَّااللهُالْوَاحِدُالْقَهَّارُ،رَبُّالسَّمَاوَاتِوَالْأَرْضِوَمَابَيْنَهُمَاالْعَزِيزُالْغَفَّارُ

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Transliteration

La ilaha ill-Allah al-Wahid al-Qahhar, Rabb as-samawati wa al-ard wa ma baynahuma al-Aziz al-Ghaffar.

Translation

There is no god but Allah, the One, the Subduer. Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them, the Almighty, the Forgiving.

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication for when a person turns over during the night. It acknowledges Allah's absolute oneness and sovereignty over all creation, seeking His forgiveness.

Benefit

This dua affirms Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and His dominion, seeking His mercy and forgiveness, which brings peace and security to the heart.

When to Recite

When turning over in bed at night.

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