The sleeping good deeds sleeping and waking up dua

The sleeping good deeds sleeping dua waking up dua and virtues.

The sleeping good deeds  sleeping dua
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) taught various dhikr (remembrances) and duas to recite before sleeping. These practices ensure spiritual protection and inner peace for a believer.

1. Reciting Tasbih:

Before sleeping, recite the following tasbih:

Subhanallah (33 times)

Alhamdulillah (33 times)

Allahu Akbar (34 times)

> The Prophet (ﷺ) taught this to Fatimah (RA). (Sahih Bukhari: 3113)

2. Ayat-ul-Kursi:

Recite Ayat-ul-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah: 255) before sleeping.

> It protects you from Shaytan throughout the night. (Sahih Bukhari: 2311)

3. Surah Ikhlas, Surah Falaq, and Surah Nas:

Recite these three Surahs three times, then blow on your hands and wipe them over your body.

> “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to do this every night before sleeping.” (Sahih Bukhari: 5017)

4. Seeking Forgiveness (Istighfar):

Recite:
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ
(Astaghfirullah)
Meaning: “I seek forgiveness from Allah.”

> Recite it at least three times or more.

5. Additional Dhikr:

You may also recite other forms of dhikr such as:

SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi SubhanAllahil Azeem.

La ilaha illallah.

These dhikr and supplications bring tranquility to the heart and ensure Allah’s protection and blessings.

Sleeping Dua:

Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا

Transliteration:
Allahumma bismika amootu wa ahyaa.

Meaning:
“O Allah, in Your name I die and I live.”

Waking Up Dua

Arabic:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

Transliteration:
Alhamdu lillahi allathee ahyana ba‘da ma amatana wa-ilayhi annushoor.

Meaning:
“All praise is for Allah, who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.”

Waking Up Dua:

Arabic:
الحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

Transliteration:
Alhamdu lillahi alladhi ahyana ba’da ma amatana wa ilayhi an-nushoor.

Translation:
“All praise is due to Allah, who gave us life after causing us to die (sleep), and to Him is the resurrection.”

Virtue of the Sleeping Dua:

1. Acknowledging Allah’s Power: By saying “In Your name, I die and live,” you recognize that life and death are in Allah’s control.

2. Protection: Seeking Allah’s name before sleeping ensures safety and protection from harm during the night.

3. Sunnah Practice: Following this dua fulfills the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Virtue of the Waking Up Dua:

1. Gratitude: The dua expresses thankfulness to Allah for granting you life after sleep, which is often referred to as a minor death.

2. Hope in Resurrection: It reminds you of the Day of Resurrection, strengthening your faith and preparing you for accountability.

3. Blessings in the Day: Starting your day with dhikr invites barakah (blessings) in your actions.

Waking up dua consistently reciting these duas, you remain mindful of Allah and gain His pleasure and protection.