Dua seeking refuge when lying down
Dua seeking refuge when lying down: Arabic, transliteration and meaning. A short dua of refuge that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited three times when lying down to sleep.
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Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ قِنِي عَذَابَكَ يَوْمَ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادَكَ
- Transliteration
- Allahumma qini adhabaka yawma tab'athu ibadaka.
- Meaning
- O Allah, protect me from Your punishment on the Day You resurrect Your servants.
When it is recited
Recited three times when lying down, turning onto the right side and placing the hand under the cheek.
Virtue
Before sleep, it directs a person to remember the Hereafter and to seek refuge in Allah.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSahih Muslim, 2712
It is reported from Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) repeated this dua when lying down; the reports state that it was recited three times.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua before sleeping
O Allah, in Your name I die and I live.
Dua of submission at bedtime
O Allah, I have submitted myself to You, entrusted my affair to You, turned my face to You, and rested my back on You, hoping for Your reward and fearing Your punishment. There is no refuge and no escape from You except to You. I believe in the Book You sent down and the Prophet You sent.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
What is the dua seeking refuge when lying down (Arabic, transliteration and meaning)?
In Arabic it is “Allahumma qini adhabaka yawma tab'athu ibadaka”, meaning “O Allah, protect me from Your punishment on the Day You resurrect Your servants.”How many times is this dua recited?
According to the report, it is recited three times when lying down.