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When frightened in sleep

Quick answer

I seek refuge in Allah's perfect words from His anger and punishment, from the evil of His servants, and from the whispers of the devils and from their presence.

When to recite

Recite this when frightened in sleep. The Prophet ﷺ said that when one of you is frightened in his sleep, let him say this, and it will not harm him. Al-Albani graded it hasan; Zubair Ali Za'i graded it weak (da'if).

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Jami at-Tirmidhi 3528 (hasan). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ، وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
Transliteration

A'udhu bi kalimati-llahi-t-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabih, wa sharri 'ibadih, wa min hamazati-sh-shayatini wa an yahdurun.

Meaning in English

I seek refuge in Allah's perfect words from His anger and punishment, from the evil of His servants, and from the whispers of the devils and from their presence.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said that when one of you is frightened in his sleep, let him say this, and it will not harm him. Al-Albani graded it hasan; Zubair Ali Za'i graded it weak (da'if).

Source: Jami at-Tirmidhi 3528 (hasan) · Sunan Abi Dawud 3893
Common questions
What does When frightened in sleep mean?

I seek refuge in Allah's perfect words from His anger and punishment, from the evil of His servants, and from the whispers of the devils and from their presence.

When should I recite When frightened in sleep?

Recite this when frightened in sleep. The Prophet ﷺ said that when one of you is frightened in his sleep, let him say this, and it will not harm him. Al-Albani graded it hasan; Zubair Ali Za'i graded it weak (da'if).

What is the source for When frightened in sleep?

Jami at-Tirmidhi 3528 (hasan). Also referenced in Sunan Abi Dawud 3893.

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