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Dua of praise when getting into bed

Dua of praise when getting into bed: a dua recited at night before sleeping to thank Allah for His blessings.

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Arabic

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَكَفَانَا وَآوَانَا، فَكَمْ مِمَّنْ لَا كَافِيَ لَهُ وَلَا مُؤْوِيَ

Transliteration
Alhamdu lillahilladhi at'amana wa saqana wa kafana wa awana, fakam mimman la kafiya lahu wa la mu'wi.
Meaning
Praise be to Allah, who fed us, gave us drink, met our needs and gave us shelter. How many are those who have no one to feed them and no one to shelter them.

When it is recited

Recited at night when getting into bed.

Virtue

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would say this praise whenever he got into bed.

Sources

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this dua.

  • Why is the dua of praise recited when getting into bed?

    It is recited at night before sleeping to give thanks for the blessings of food, drink and shelter.
  • What is the Arabic, transliteration and meaning of the dua of praise when getting into bed?

    “Alhamdu lillahilladhi at'amana...”: this dua, found in Sahih Muslim, means “Praise be to Allah, who fed us and gave us drink.”