Before Sleeping, Arabic, Meaning and When to Say It

بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا

Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya

In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.

Source

Bukhari

Category

Sleep

When to Recite

Sleep time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I say Before Sleeping?

Before Sleeping is a sleep dua. Recite it during your sleep routine or whenever you need this supplication.

What is the source of Before Sleeping?

This dua is narrated in Bukhari.

What does Before Sleeping mean?

In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.

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