Daily Adhkar Sahih al-Bukhari 6312 Sahih (Authentic)

Dua Before Sleep — The Sunnah Night Routine

Complete prophetic routine for the night: reciting Ayatul Kursi, Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas, and the sleep dua. Divine protection until Fajr.

The Primary Dua Before Sleep

بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا

Transliteration
Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya
English Meaning
In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.
Sahih al-Bukhari 6312 Sahih — Highly Authentic

Complete Sunnah Night Routine

1. Ayatul Kursi (Quran 2:255)
Recite once — "Allahu la ilaha illa huwal hayyul qayyum..." — A guardian from Allah protects until morning.
2. Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas
Recite each 3 times, blow into palms and wipe over body — protection from all evil.
3. The Sleep Dua
"Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya" — turning sleep into worship.
4. Last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah
"Aamanar-rasulu..." — sufficient for the night (Bukhari 5008).

"When you go to your bed, perform wudu as you do for prayer, then lie on your right side and say..."

— Prophet Muhammad (Bukhari 247)

Benefits & Virtues

Divine Protection Until Morning

Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi before sleep, Allah sends a guardian to protect him until he wakes. (Bukhari)

Protection from Shaytan

The Three Quls recited 3 times each protect from evil whispers, envy, and all forms of harm throughout the night.

Sufficiency for the Night

The Prophet said the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah are sufficient for whoever recites them at night. (Bukhari 5008)

Sleep Becomes Worship

By reciting the sleep dua, the act of sleeping transforms into an act of remembrance and submission to Allah.

Frequently Asked Questions

While it's best to recite the complete Sunnah routine, even reciting one of these duas is beneficial. The Prophet was consistent in his night routine, so strive to make it a habit. Start with the sleep dua and gradually add the others.

Yes. Each component is from authentic hadith collections: Ayatul Kursi (Bukhari 2311), Three Quls (Abu Dawud 5082), sleep dua (Bukhari 6312), and last verses of Al-Baqarah (Bukhari 5008).

If you wake up, you can make the dua for waking up: "Alhamdulillah alladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana" (Praise be to Allah who gave us life after death). If you go back to sleep, you don't need to repeat the full night routine unless you prefer to.

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