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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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