Dua Upon Experiencing Unrest, Fear, Apprehensiveness During Sleep
Upon experiencing unrest, fear, apprehensiveness during sleep. Before sleeping, waking and dreams.
What is the dua for upon experiencing unrest, fear, apprehensiveness during sleep?
The dua for upon experiencing unrest, fear, apprehensiveness during sleep begins “A`ūdhu bikalimāti ‘llāhit-tāmmāti”, meaning “I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 4/12, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Upon Experiencing Unrest, Fear, Apprehensiveness During Sleep in Arabic
Transliteration
A`ūdhu bikalimāti ‘llāhit-tāmmāti min ghaḍabihi wa `iqābihi wa sharri `ibādih, wa min hamazātish-shayāṭīni wa an yaḥḍurūn.
Meaning in English
I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, from the evil of His slaves, and from the taunts of devils and from their presence.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Upon experiencing unrest, fear, apprehensiveness during sleep”.
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 4/12.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for upon experiencing unrest, fear, apprehensiveness during sleep?
The dua for upon experiencing unrest, fear, apprehensiveness during sleep begins “A`ūdhu bikalimāti ‘llāhit-tāmmāti”, meaning “I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 4/12, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for upon experiencing unrest, fear, apprehensiveness during sleep mean?
I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, from the evil of His slaves, and from the taunts of devils and from their presence.
How do you pronounce the dua for upon experiencing unrest, fear, apprehensiveness during sleep?
The transliteration is: A`ūdhu bikalimāti ‘llāhit-tāmmāti min ghaḍabihi wa `iqābihi wa sharri `ibādih, wa min hamazātish-shayāṭīni wa an yaḥḍurūn.
Where is the dua for upon experiencing unrest, fear, apprehensiveness during sleep reported?
Abu Dawud 4/12. 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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