A peaceful night begins with remembering Allah and placing our worries in His care. Many people struggle to fall asleep because of stress, overthinking, or daily worries. Islam teaches beautiful supplications to recite before sleeping, helping believers end their day with remembrance, gratitude, and trust in Allah.
Neend Aane Ki Dua includes the supplications taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to recite before going to bed. These duas are mentioned in authentic Hadith collections, including Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, and remind us to seek Allah’s protection and place our rest in His care.
Below, you will find the complete duas in Arabic, Roman English transliteration, and Hindi and English meanings, along with their benefits, the Sunnah practices before sleeping, and answers to common questions.
Neend Aane Ki Dua In Arabic
1. Bismika Allahumma Amutu Wa Ahya
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 6312
2. Bismika Rabbi Wada’tu Janbi
بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، فَإِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 6320, Sahih Muslim 2714
3. Allahumma Aslamtu Nafsi Ilayka
اللَّهُمَّ أَسْلَمْتُ نَفْسِي إِلَيْكَ، وَفَوَّضْتُ أَمْرِي إِلَيْكَ، وَوَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِي إِلَيْكَ، وَأَلْجَأْتُ ظَهْرِي إِلَيْكَ، رَغْبَةً وَرَهْبَةً إِلَيْكَ، لَا مَلْجَأَ وَلَا مَنْجَا مِنْكَ إِلَّا إِلَيْكَ، آمَنْتُ بِكِتَابِكَ الَّذِي أَنْزَلْتَ، وَبِنَبِيِّكَ الَّذِي أَرْسَلْتَ
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 247, Sahih Muslim 2710
4. Ayatul Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255)
ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَىُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُۥٓ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِۦ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَىْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِۦٓ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَـُٔودُهُۥ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 2311
Neend Aane Ki Dua In Roman English
For those who are still working on the Arabic script, Neend Aane Ki Dua In Roman English is given here. It is best to practise the correct pronunciation with a teacher.
1. Bismika Allahumma amootu wa ahya.
2. Bismika rabbi wada’tu janbi, wa bika arfa’uh. Fa in amsakta nafsi farhamha, wa in arsaltaha fahfazha bima tahfazu bihi ‘ibadakas-salihin.
3. Allahumma aslamtu nafsi ilayka, wa fawwadtu amri ilayka, wa wajjahtu wajhi ilayka, wa alja’tu zahri ilayka, raghbatan wa rahbatan ilayka. La malja’a wa la manja minka illa ilayka. Amantu bi kitabikal-ladhi anzalta, wa bi nabiyyikal-ladhi arsalta.
4. Allahu la ilaha illa huwal-hayyul-qayyum. La ta’khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm. Lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard. Man dhal-ladhi yashfa’u ‘indahu illa bi-idhnih. Ya’lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum. Wa la yuhituna bishay’in min ‘ilmihi illa bima sha’. Wasi’a kursiyyuhus-samawati wal-ard. Wa la ya’uduhu hifzuhuma. Wa huwal-‘aliyyul-‘azim.
Neend Aane Ki Dua In Hindi
1. ऐ अल्लाह! मैं तेरे ही नाम से मरता हूँ (सोता हूँ) और तेरे ही नाम से जीता हूँ (जागता हूँ)।
2. ऐ मेरे रब! मैं तेरे नाम से अपना पहलू (करवट) रखता हूँ और तेरे ही नाम से उसे उठाऊँगा। अगर तू मेरी जान रोक ले तो उस पर रहम फरमा, और अगर छोड़ दे तो उसकी हिफ़ाज़त फरमा, जैसे तू अपने नेक बंदों की हिफ़ाज़त करता है।
3. ऐ अल्लाह! मैंने अपने आपको तेरे हवाले किया, अपना हर मामला तुझे सौंपा, अपना चेहरा तेरी तरफ़ किया और तेरा ही सहारा लिया, तेरी उम्मीद और तेरे डर के साथ। तुझसे बचने की कोई पनाह और कोई निजात नहीं, सिवाय तेरी तरफ़। मैं तेरी उस किताब पर ईमान लाया जो तूने उतारी और तेरे उस नबी पर जिसे तूने भेजा।
4. अल्लाह के सिवा कोई सच्चा माबूद नहीं। वो ज़िंदा है और सारी कायनात को संभालने वाला है। उसे न ऊँघ आती है और न नींद। आसमानों और ज़मीन में जो कुछ है, सब उसी का है। कौन है जो उसकी इजाज़त के बिना उसके सामने सिफ़ारिश करे? वो जानता है जो उनके आगे है और जो उनके पीछे है। लोग उसके इल्म में से किसी चीज़ का भी घेराव नहीं कर सकते, सिवाय उसके जो वो चाहे। उसकी कुर्सी आसमानों और ज़मीन पर फैली है, और उनकी हिफ़ाज़त उसे थकाती नहीं। वही बुलंद मर्तबे वाला, अज़मत वाला है।
Neend Aane Ki Dua In English
Neend Aane Ki Dua In English keeps the meaning of each line clear, so the heart can follow what the tongue is saying.
1. “In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.”
2. “In Your name, my Lord, I lay down my side, and by You I raise it. If You take my soul, have mercy on it. If You send it back, protect it as You protect Your righteous servants.”
3. “O Allah, I surrender myself to You, I entrust my affairs to You, I turn my face to You, and I lean on You, out of hope and fear of You. There is no refuge and no escape from You except to You. I believe in Your Book which You revealed, and in Your Prophet whom You sent.”
4. “Allah, there is no god but Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. Whatever is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Him. Who can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and behind them, and they encompass nothing of His knowledge except what He wills. His Throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and guarding them does not tire Him. He is the Most High, the Most Great.”
Explanation of Neend Aane Ki Dua
In Islam, sleep is not an empty gap between two days. Allah counts it among His signs: “And among His signs is your sleep by night and by day” (Surah Ar-Rum 30:23). This is why the Prophet ﷺ never entered sleep without remembrance, and why Neend Aane Ki Dua holds a steady place in a Muslim home.
Each dua carries a different thought, and together they cover the whole state of a servant at night.
The first dua is the shortest. It calls sleep a small death and waking a new life, so the servant starts the night by admitting that his soul belongs to Allah.
The second dua is a request for mercy. The servant does not know if he will wake up. He asks Allah to forgive and protect him in either case.
The third dua is complete surrender. The person hands over his body, his affairs and his hopes. The Prophet ﷺ told Al-Bara’ ibn ‘Azib to make it the last thing he says before sleep, and that if he died that night he would die upon the fitrah.
The fourth is Ayatul Kursi, the greatest verse of the Quran. It reminds a restless heart that Allah never dozes, never tires and never forgets His creation.
Neend Aane Ki Dua In Quran
The Quran has no separate dua made only for insomnia. Neend Aane Ki Dua In Quran is formed by verses the Prophet ﷺ chose for bedtime. Ayatul Kursi guards the reader until morning (Sahih al-Bukhari 2311). The last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:285-286, are enough for the one who recites them at night (Sahih al-Bukhari 5009).
Allah also describes sleep as His mercy: “And We made your sleep for rest” (78:9). For a mind that cannot settle, this verse brings comfort:
أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ
Ala bi dhikrillahi tatma’innul-qulub. “Listen! Hearts gain peace only through the remembrance of Allah.” (13:28)
When to Read This Dua
Neend Aane Ki Dua is read in the quiet minutes just before sleep. The Sunnah gives a clear order:
- After wudu: Make wudu as you would for prayer, since the Prophet ﷺ advised it before lying down (Sahih al-Bukhari 247).
- On the right side: Lie on the right side with the right hand under the cheek (Sahih al-Bukhari 6314).
- With the Quran: Recite Ayatul Kursi, then Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas three times, blowing into the palms and wiping over the body (Sahih al-Bukhari 5017).
- With dhikr: Say SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times and Allahu Akbar 34 times (Sahih al-Bukhari 3113, Sahih Muslim 2727).
- As the last words: Close with the first three duas above, ending with “Allahumma aslamtu nafsi ilayka”.
If sleep still stays away, remain in bed, keep repeating the dhikr slowly, and avoid the phone. On waking, say:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba’da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur. “All praise is for Allah who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the return.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 6312)
Disclaimer: The Neend Aane Ki Dua shared here is taken from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, and the Arabic text, transliteration and meaning have been written with care. Please check the Arabic with a qualified teacher before reciting or teaching it. Neend Aane Ki Dua is a spiritual practice and does not replace medical advice, so consult a doctor if sleeplessness continues.
Benefits of This Dua
The benefits below are supported by authentic narrations and the Quran:
- Protection through the night: A guard from Allah stays with the reciter of Ayatul Kursi, and Shaytan does not come near until morning.
- Peace of heart: The remembrance of Allah settles the heart (13:28).
- Sufficiency: The last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah are enough for the one who recites them.
- Dying upon the fitrah: This is the promise attached to Dua 3 for the one who recites it and passes away that night.
- Trust in Allah: Giving every worry to Him lightens the chest before sleep.
- A thankful morning: The waking dua turns a new day into an act of gratitude.
No dua is a magic formula. The strength of Neend Aane Ki Dua lies in sincere trust, followed by rest. If sleeplessness lasts for weeks, a doctor should also be consulted, as seeking treatment is part of the Sunnah.
Read Also: Mitti Dene Ki Dua
Conclusion
Neend Aane Ki Dua is a way of giving the night to Allah. The words are short, but they carry trust, mercy and protection. Neend Aane Ki Dua In Hindi, English or Roman English can help a person begin, but the heart of the practice is sincere remembrance.
Tonight, make wudu, lie on the right side, and recite Ayatul Kursi followed by the sleeping duas. May Allah grant calm sleep, protection through the night and a thankful morning. Ameen.
FAQs
What is the best Neend Aane Ki Dua?
There is no single best line. “Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya” is the most reported and the easiest to memorise. Reading it with Ayatul Kursi and the three Quls is the fuller practice.
Is there a dua for sleeplessness in the Quran?
Not as a separate verse. Ayatul Kursi, the last two verses of Al-Baqarah and verse 13:28 are recited for protection and calm.
Is “Allahumma Ghaarat An-Nujoom” authentic?
This dua is shared widely online. It is reported through a chain that hadith scholars consider weak, so it should not be presented as a confirmed Sunnah text. It may be read only as a general personal supplication, while the authentic duas above remain the main practice.
Which dua is best for children?
“Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya”, because it is short and easy. Ayatul Kursi and the three short surahs can be added slowly, and reciting together every night builds a lasting habit.
Can I recite it in Hindi or English?
The Arabic words should be recited as taught. Keeping the Hindi or English meaning in mind helps the heart connect, and you may also ask Allah for rest in your own words.
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