Sleep & WakeQuranic DuasProphet's Duas
Reciting Surah As-Sajdah and Al-Mulk Before Sleep
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2892
((يَقْرَأُ﴿الم﴾تَنْزِيلَالسَّجْدَةِ،وَتَبَارَكَالَّذيبِيَدِهِالْمُلْكُ)).
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Transliteration
Yaqra'u 'Alif-Lam-Meem Tanzeel As-Sajdah, wa Tabarakal-ladhee biyadihil-mulk.
Translation
One should recite Surah As-Sajdah (Chapter 32) and Surah Al-Mulk (Chapter 67).
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would not go to sleep until he recited these two Surahs. This practice was taught to his companions as a means of protection and a reminder of Allah's power and justice.
Benefit
Reciting these Surahs before sleep is a way to seek Allah's protection throughout the night and to reflect on His creation and dominion, earning great reward.
When to Recite
Before going to sleep at night.