Sleeping Duas (Before & After) – Sunnah Routine A to Z

Sleep is not just rest — it’s a daily return to our Lord’s mercy. As the Prophet ﷺ taught us, even something as routine as sleeping and waking can become an act of worship with the right intention and authentic duas.

Whether you’re seeking protection before bed, barakah in your rest, or the best way to start your day — this article gives you the full A to Z routine of sleeping and waking with Sunnah, in shaa Allah.

In this Sunnah-based sleep routine guide, you’ll learn everything from:

Summary Table

Section	Content Overview
1. Dua Before Sleeping	Arabic, English Transliteration, and Meaning
2. Sunnah Practices Before Sleep	Wudu, Ayat al-Kursi, 3 Qul, Tasbeeh Fatimah, Right Side Sleep, Masnoon Dua
3. Dua After Waking Up	Beautiful Masnoon Dua in Arabic + Transliteration + Meaning
4. Sunnah After Waking Up	Wipe face, Use Miswak, Wudu, Morning Adhkar (Ayat al-Kursi, 3 Surahs, etc.)
5. Authentic Hadith References	Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and more
6. Easy to Memorize & Teach	Ideal for kids, students, and daily routine building

These Masnoon Duas are short, powerful, and easy to memorize. Make them a part of your daily routine and feel the blessings of a spiritually connected sleep — in shaa Allah.

Proven Sunnah Practices Before Going to Bed (According to Hadith)

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us beautiful bedtime practices that bring peace, protection, and spiritual benefit. Here are the most authentic Sunnahs before sleeping:

1. Perform Wudu (Ablution) Before Sleep Hadith

“Whenever you go to bed, perform wudu like the one you do for prayer.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 247, Sahih Muslim 2710)

Benefit: You sleep in a state of purity, and your soul rests peacefully.

2. Recite Ayat al-Kursi Hadith:

“Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi before sleeping, a protector from Allah will guard him all night, and Satan will not come near him.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 2311)

Tip: Read Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255 (Ayat al-Kursi) before closing your eyes.

3. Recite Surah Ikhlas, Falaq & Nas + Blow Over Your Body

The Prophet ﷺ would cup his hands, recite these 3 surahs, then blow into his palms and wipe his body — starting from the head, face, and front.
(Sahih al-Bukhari 5017) Repeat 3 times.

4. Recite Tasbeeh Fatimah (33-33-34)

• Subhanallah – 33x
• Alhamdulillah – 33x
• Allahu Akbar – 34x

Hadith: Fatimah (RA) was taught this dhikr by the Prophet ﷺ to relieve tiredness before sleeping.
(Sahih al-Bukhari 3705)

5. Sleep on Your Right Side

Hadith: “When you go to bed, lie on your right side…”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 247, Muslim 2710)

Tip: Place your right hand under your cheek and say the sleeping dua

6. Say the Masnoon Dua Before Sleeping

Dua Before Sleeping in Arabic

اللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا

Dua Before Sleeping English Transliteration

Allāhumma bismika amūtu wa aḥyā

English Meaning

“O Allah, in Your name I die and I live.”

Proven Sunnah Practices After Waking Up (According to Hadith)

As soon as you wake up, remember Allah and recite this beautiful dua.

1. Dua After Sleeping In Arabic (Dua After Sleeping)

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا، وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

Dua After Sleeping In English Transliteration

Alḥamdu lillāhil-laḏī aḥyānā ba‘da mā amātanā wa ilayhin-nushūr

English Meaning

“All praise is for Allah who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.”

2. Wipe Over the Face with Hands

Hadith:

The Prophet ﷺ used to wipe his face with his hands after waking up.
(Sahih Muslim – explanation by scholars)

Benefit: It freshens the face and gently awakens the body.

3. Use Siwak (Miswak)

The Prophet ﷺ would use siwak after waking up — even before speaking.
(Sahih al-Bukhari 245)

Benefit: This cleans the mouth and is beloved to Allah.

4. Make Wudu (Ablution)

Getting up and performing wudu right after waking is a powerful way to start the day in purity.

5. Recite Morning Adhkar

After Fajr, recite morning dhikr and duas like:

• Ayat al-Kursi
• Last 3 Surahs
• Morning Tasbeeh

Note: These are mentioned in many ahadith and compiled in books like Hisnul Muslim.

How to Easily Memorize Sleeping Duas (Tips + Sunnah Way)

Here are a few practical ways to help you and your family memorize these daily sleeping and waking duas effortlessly:

1. Repeat Daily, Consistently

Make a habit of reciting the same dua every night before sleeping and every morning after waking. Repetition = retention!

2. Print & Paste Near Bed

Write the duas (with transliteration and meaning) and stick them on your bedroom wall, mirror, or side table. Visual reminders work wonders!

3. Listen and Imitate

Listen to authentic audio recitations of the duas and try to mimic the pronunciation. This helps perfect both memory and tajweed.

4. Teach Others

Teaching is one of the best ways to learn. Teach these duas to your siblings, children, or students — you’ll remember them for life.

Bonus for Kids:

Make it fun! Reward kids for reciting duas before bed. Use rhyming transliterations or bedtime dua songs if needed.