These are sleep azkar for someone struck by insomnia and anxiety in bed who cannot fall asleep. The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught a supplication seeking the protection of the Lord of the heavens, the earths, and the devils, and another seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words from fright and whisperings.
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أذكار من قلق في فراشه ولم ينم
عن بريدة رضي الله عنه، قال: شكا خالد بن الوليد رضي الله عنه إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: يا رسول الله! ما أنام الليل من الأرق، فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: "إذا أويت إلى فراشك فقل: اللهم رب السموات السبع وما أظلت، ورب الأرضين وما أقلت، ورب الشياطين وما أضلت، كن لي جارا من خلقك كلهم جميعا أن يفرط علي أحد منهم أو أن يبغي علي، عز جارك، وجل ثناؤك ولا إله غيرك، ولا إله إلا أنت"
عن عمرو بن شعيب، عن أبيه، عن جده: أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يعلمهم من الفزع كلمات: "أعوذ بكلمات الله التامة من غضبه وشر عباده، ومن همزات الشياطين وأن يحضرون"
'dhkar mn qlq fy frashh wlm ynm 'n brydh rdy Allah 'nh، qal-: shka khad-d bn al-wlyd rdy Allah 'nh 'ila an-nby sla Allah 'lyh wslm fqal-: ya rswl al-lh! ma 'nam al-lyl mn al-'rq، fqal- an-nby sla Allah 'lyh wslm: "'idha 'wyt 'ila frashk fql: Allahumma rb as-smwat as-sb' wma 'dhlt، wrb al-'rdyn wma 'qlt، wrb ash-shyatyn wma 'dlt، kn ly jara mn khlqk klhm jmy'a 'n yfrt 'ly 'hd mnhm 'w 'n ybghy 'ly، 'z jark، wjl thna'k wla ilah ghyrk، wla ilah 'ila 'nt" 'n 'mrw bn sh'yb، 'n 'byh، 'n jdh: 'n rswl Allah sla Allah 'lyh wslm kan y'lmhm mn al-fz' klmat: "'wdh bklmat Allah at-tamh mn ghdbh wshr 'badh، wmn hmzat ash-shyatyn w'n yhdrwn"
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Meaning
These are the Prophetic supplications taught for someone who feels restless and anxious in bed and cannot sleep. One asks Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and all they shade, Lord of the earths and all they carry, and Lord of the devils and all they lead astray, to be a protector against every creature that might overstep or wrong him — magnifying that His protection is mighty and His praise is exalted, and that there is no deity but Him. And for fear and unease, one seeks refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger, the evil of His servants, the whisperings of devils, and their presence.
When to recite
Say it at bedtime when one is restless and unable to sleep from insomnia, or is gripped by fright at night, turning to Allah with these words seeking calm and safety.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Sleep Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What does someone say when insomnia keeps them from sleep?
One turns to Allah with the supplication 'O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and all they shade...' and seeks refuge in Allah's perfect words from His anger, the evil of His servants, and the whisperings of devils, seeking peace of heart.
What is meant by seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words?
It means taking shelter in Allah's complete and flawless speech from everything one fears — anger, evil, or the whispering of devils — especially when startled at night.
Is this dua said every night or only when needed?
It is said especially at times of anxiety, insomnia, and fright in bed, and it is fitting for anyone who wishes to seek help through it at bedtime in general.