Lying down: Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi
In Your name, my Lord, I lay down my side, and by You I raise it. If You take my soul, have mercy on it, and if You send it back, protect it as You protect Your righteous servants.
Shake out your bed with the edge of your garment before lying down. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.
The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih al-Bukhari 6320, Sahih Muslim 2714. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
Arabic audio from Hisn al-Muslim, trimmed to this dua
Bismika rabbi wada'tu janbi, wa bika arfa'uh, fa-in amsakta nafsi farhamha, wa in arsaltaha fahfadhha, bima tahfadhu bihi 'ibadakas-salihin
In Your name, my Lord, I lay down my side, and by You I raise it. If You take my soul, have mercy on it, and if You send it back, protect it as You protect Your righteous servants.
Shake out your bed with the edge of your garment before lying down.
What does Lying down: Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi mean?
In Your name, my Lord, I lay down my side, and by You I raise it. If You take my soul, have mercy on it, and if You send it back, protect it as You protect Your righteous servants.
When should I recite Lying down: Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi?
Shake out your bed with the edge of your garment before lying down. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.
What is the source for Lying down: Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi?
Sahih al-Bukhari 6320, Sahih Muslim 2714.