Dua for Tossing and Turning at Night

When tossing and turning during the night. Before sleeping, waking and dreams.

What is the dua for tossing and turning at night?

The dua for tossing and turning at night begins “Lā ilāha illallāh”, meaning “There is none worthy of worship but Allah”. It comes from Hisn al-Muslim, the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.

Tossing and Turning at Night in Arabic

لا إِلهَ إِلاّ اللهُالواحِدُ القَهّاررَبُّ السَّمواتِ وَالأرْضِ وَما بَيْنَهماالعَزيزُ الغَفّار

Transliteration

Lā ilāha illallāh al-Wāḥidul-Qahhār, Rabbus-samāwāti wa ‘l-arḍi wa mā baynahuma al-`Azīzul-Ghaffār.

Meaning in English

There is none worthy of worship but Allah, the One, the Victorious, Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the All-Mighty, the All-Forgiving.

When and how to recite it

Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “When tossing and turning during the night”.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dua for tossing and turning at night?

The dua for tossing and turning at night begins “Lā ilāha illallāh”, meaning “There is none worthy of worship but Allah”. It comes from Hisn al-Muslim, the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.

What does the dua for tossing and turning at night mean?

There is none worthy of worship but Allah, the One, the Victorious, Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the All-Mighty, the All-Forgiving.

How do you pronounce the dua for tossing and turning at night?

The transliteration is: Lā ilāha illallāh al-Wāḥidul-Qahhār, Rabbus-samāwāti wa ‘l-arḍi wa mā baynahuma al-`Azīzul-Ghaffār.

Where is the dua for tossing and turning at night reported?

The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.

More duas for Sleep · All duas