Muslim Night Prayers & Duas

End your day with the remembrance of Allah. Here are well-known duas and adhkar to recite before sleep, with their meanings. Tap “Copy” to share or keep for your night routine.

1. Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya. (In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.) — recited before sleep.

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2. Allahumma qini ‘adhabaka yawma tab‘athu ‘ibadak. (O Allah, protect me from Your punishment on the Day You resurrect Your servants.)

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3. Subhanallah (33), Alhamdulillah (33), Allahu Akbar (34) — a peaceful dhikr before sleep.

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4. O Allah, forgive my sins of this day and let me wake in Your obedience. Ameen.

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5. Allahumma aslamtu nafsi ilayka, wa fawwadtu amri ilayk. (O Allah, I submit myself to You and entrust my affairs to You.)

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6. Bismika rabbi wada‘tu janbi, wa bika arfa‘uh. (In Your name, my Lord, I lay down my side, and by You I raise it.)

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7. O Allah, protect my family as we sleep, and grant us a morning filled with Your mercy. Ameen.

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8. Astaghfirullah — I seek the forgiveness of Allah for all my shortcomings this day.

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9. O Allah, let the last of my words tonight be the testimony: La ilaha illallah.

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10. Glory be to Allah who keeps watch while His servants sleep. A peaceful good night.

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