Among the sleep azkar is reciting Surat al-Kafirun ('Say, O disbelievers') before sleeping — a declaration of freedom from shirk and pure devotion to Allah's oneness. The Prophet (peace be upon him) directed that it be recited at bedtime and that one sleep upon its ending, for it is a disavowal of associating partners with Allah.
Qul ya ayyuhal-kafiroon, la a'budu ma ta'budoon, wa la antum 'abidoona ma a'bud, wa la ana 'abidun ma 'abadtum, wa la antum 'abidoona ma a'bud, lakum deenukum wa liya deen.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
قال صلى الله عليه وسلم: «اقرأ: قل يا أيها الكافرون ثم نم على خاتمتها؛ فإنها براءة من الشرك».
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Meaning
Surat al-Kafirun (chapter 109): Say, O disbelievers, I do not worship what you worship, nor do you worship what I worship. I will not worship what you have worshipped, nor will you worship what I worship. For you is your religion, and for me is my religion. Reciting it before sleep is a declaration of freedom from associating any partner with Allah.
When to recite
Recite Surat al-Kafirun once at bedtime, sealing your night with it and sleeping upon its ending, for it proclaims freedom from shirk.
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 is the virtue of reciting Surat al-Kafirun before sleep?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) directed reciting it and then sleeping upon its ending, and said it is a disavowal of shirk, so the believer sleeps having renewed his monotheism.
What is the message of Surat al-Kafirun?
It is a clear declaration of freedom from worshipping anything besides Allah and of devoting worship to Him alone, distinguishing the believer's monotheism from the polytheists' shirk.
How many times is it recited at bedtime?
It is recited once among the sleep azkar, and you can follow along with the counter on this page.