Dua When Lying Down (Bismika Rabbi)
Entrusting the soul to Allah before sleep
Arabic
بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ فَإِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
Transliteration
Bismika Rabbi wada’tu janbi, wa bika arfa’uh. Fa in amsakta nafsi farhamha, wa in arsaltaha fahfazha bima tahfazu bihi ibadakas-salihin.
Meaning
In Your name, my Lord, I lay my side down, and by You I raise it. If You take my soul, have mercy on it; if You release it, protect it as You protect Your righteous servants.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari
When to recite
Lying down to sleep • Once
Virtue
Sleep treated as a minor death — the soul placed in Allah’s keeping every night.
Sources & review
Sahih al-Bukhari
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abu Hurairah • Grade: Sahih • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua When Lying Down (Bismika Rabbi)?
Lying down to sleep. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua When Lying Down (Bismika Rabbi)?
Sleep treated as a minor death — the soul placed in Allah’s keeping every night.
Where is Dua When Lying Down (Bismika Rabbi) from?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari (narrated by Abu Hurairah). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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