Dua Before Sleeping (6 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 “Allāhumma qinī `adhābaka yawma tab`athu `ibādak”, meaning “O Allah,1 save me from Your punishment on the Day that You resurrect Your slaves.2”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 4/311, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Before Sleeping in Arabic
Transliteration
Allāhumma qinī `adhābaka yawma tab`athu `ibādak.
Meaning in English
O Allah,1 save me from Your punishment on the Day that You resurrect Your slaves.2
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 Abu Dawud 4/311.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for before sleeping?
One of the 13 duas for before sleeping in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāhumma qinī `adhābaka yawma tab`athu `ibādak”, meaning “O Allah,1 save me from Your punishment on the Day that You resurrect Your slaves.2”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 4/311, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for before sleeping mean?
O Allah,1 save me from Your punishment on the Day that You resurrect Your slaves.2.
How do you pronounce the dua for before sleeping?
The transliteration is: Allāhumma qinī `adhābaka yawma tab`athu `ibādak.
Where is the dua for before sleeping reported?
Abu Dawud 4/311. 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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