Blowing Into Hands Three Surahs

Meaning

This describes the Prophetic practice at bedtime: cupping the two palms together, blowing lightly into them, reciting Surat al-Ikhlas, Surat al-Falaq, and Surat an-Nas, then wiping the hands over as much of the body as one can reach — beginning with the head, the face, and the front of the body — repeated three times.

When to recite

Do this three times at bedtime: each time, recite the three protective surahs (al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq, an-Nas) after blowing into the palms, then wipe them over the body.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Sleep Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 3 times.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?

This dhikr is recited 3 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.

How many times is this practice repeated at bedtime?

It is repeated three times; each time one cups the palms, blows into them, recites the protective surahs, then wipes the body — you can track the count with the counter on this page.

Which surahs are recited in this practice?

The three protective surahs: al-Ikhlas ('Say, He is Allah, One'), al-Falaq ('Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak'), and an-Nas ('Say, I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind').

Where does the wiping over the body begin?

It begins with the head, the face, and the front of the body, then wipes over as much of the rest of the body as one can reach.