اَللّٰھُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
(Sahih Bukhari 6314)
Hindi Translation“ऐ अल्लाह मै तेरा नाम लेकर जिन्दा रहू, और तेरा नाम लेकर मरू”
When, Where, and How Much to Recite
- When to Recite:
- Before Sleeping: The most common time to recite this dua is immediately before going to sleep.
- Where to Recite:
- Anywhere you sleep: You can recite it in your bed, on the couch, or any other place where you intend to sleep.
- How Much to Recite:
- Once: Typically, the dua is recited once before sleep.
Background
- Purpose:
- Seeking Protection: This dua is a supplication to Allah for protection during sleep.
- Peaceful Sleep: It is believed to help ensure a peaceful and restful sleep.
- Protection from Nightmares: Some believe it can help ward off nightmares and negative dreams.
- Encouragement from the Prophet:
- While there may not be a specific hadith explicitly mentioning this particular dua, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) encouraged Muslims to seek protection from Allah at all times, including during sleep.
Hadith / Quranic Reference
- Hadith Reference:
- The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) instructed Muslims to recite this dua before sleeping.
Narrated by Hudhaifa bin Al-Yaman (may Allah be pleased with him):
“Whenever the Prophet (peace be upon him) intended to sleep, he would say: ‘O Allah, in Your name I die and live.’ “
(Sahih al-Bukhari: 6324)
- Narrated Hudhaifa bin Al-Yaman (may Allah be pleased with him):
“When the Prophet (peace be upon him) intended to go to sleep, he would say: ‘O Allah, in Your name I die and live.’ “
