Gharatin-Nujum — Dua for Insomnia
When sleep refuses to come
Also searched as: neend na aane ki dua • dua for insomnia
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ غَارَتِ النُّجُومُ وَهَدَأَتِ الْعُيُونُ وَأَنْتَ حَيٌّ قَيُّومٌ لَا تَأْخُذُكَ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ أَهْدِئْ لَيْلِي وَأَنِمْ عَيْنَيَّ
Transliteration
Allahumma gharatin-nujumu wa hada’atil-uyun, wa Anta Hayyun Qayyum, la ta’khudhuka sinatun wa la nawm. Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, ahdi’ layli wa anim ayni.
Meaning
O Allah, stars have set and eyes have rested — You, Ever-Living, never sleep. Calm my night and grant my eyes sleep.
Reference
Reported in classical collections (graded weak among scholars)
When to recite
Insomnia • Once
Virtue
Taught to Zayd ibn Thabit for sleeplessness — but note: scholars grade its chain weak, so say it as general dua, not established Sunnah.
Sources & review
Reported in classical collections (graded weak among scholars)
Prophetic dua • Grade: Daif • 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 Gharatin-Nujum — Dua for Insomnia?
Insomnia. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Gharatin-Nujum — Dua for Insomnia?
Taught to Zayd ibn Thabit for sleeplessness — but note: scholars grade its chain weak, so say it as general dua, not established Sunnah.
Where is Gharatin-Nujum — Dua for Insomnia from?
Source: Reported in classical collections (graded weak among scholars). Grade: Daif. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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