Before Sleeping
سونے سے پہلے
Arabic
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Urdu Translation
تیرے نام سے اے اللہ! میں مرتا ہوں اور جیتا ہوں
Transliteration
Bismika Allahumma amootu wa ahya
English Translation
In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.
📚 Source: Bukhari 11/113, Hisnul Muslim
About sleeping duas
Supplications for going to sleep and waking up, reported from the Prophet ﷺ. They frame sleep as a handing-over of the soul to Allah and waking as a return of it.
They are commonly said when lying down at night and on waking, as part of the daily bedtime routine.
About the source
It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
Translations are provided for understanding. For the ruling or recommended timing of any dua, consult a qualified scholar. See our sources and methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What does Before Sleeping mean in English?
In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.
Where is Before Sleeping reported from?
The reference given for this dua is Bukhari 11/113, Hisnul Muslim. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
When is Before Sleeping recited?
This dua belongs to the sleeping group of supplications. They are commonly said when lying down at night and on waking, as part of the daily bedtime routine.
More sleeping duas
Ayatul Kursi before Sleep
Bukhari 3/2486, Hisnul Muslim
When Waking Up
Bukhari 11/113, Hisnul Muslim
Sleeping on Right Side
Abu Dawud 4/310, Tirmidhi 5/465
When Turning in Bed
Bukhari 11/114, Hisnul Muslim
Sleeping Supplication
Bukhari 11/113, Hisnul Muslim
Bad Dream Supplication
Abu Dawud 4/281, Hisnul Muslim