Dua Before Sleeping (10 of 13)
Before sleeping. Before sleeping, waking and dreams.
What is the dua for before sleeping?
One of the 13 duas for before sleeping in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Alḥamdu lillāhil-lathī 'aṭ`amanā wa saqānā”, meaning “Praise is to Allah Who has provided us with food and with drink, sufficed us and gave us an abode”. It is reported in Muslim 4/2085, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Before Sleeping in Arabic
Transliteration
Alḥamdu lillāhil-lathī 'aṭ`amanā wa saqānā, wa kafānā, wa 'āwānā, fakam mimman lā kāfiya lahu wa lā mu'wī.
Meaning in English
Praise is to Allah Who has provided us with food and with drink, sufficed us and gave us an abode, for how many are there with no provision and no home.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Before sleeping”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Muslim 4/2085.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for before sleeping?
One of the 13 duas for before sleeping in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Alḥamdu lillāhil-lathī 'aṭ`amanā wa saqānā”, meaning “Praise is to Allah Who has provided us with food and with drink, sufficed us and gave us an abode”. It is reported in Muslim 4/2085, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for before sleeping mean?
Praise is to Allah Who has provided us with food and with drink, sufficed us and gave us an abode, for how many are there with no provision and no home.
How do you pronounce the dua for before sleeping?
The transliteration is: Alḥamdu lillāhil-lathī 'aṭ`amanā wa saqānā, wa kafānā, wa 'āwānā, fakam mimman lā kāfiya lahu wa lā mu'wī.
Where is the dua for before sleeping reported?
Muslim 4/2085. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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