What to say before sleeping — Du'a 6

اللَّهُمَّ قِنِي عَذَابَكَ يَومَ تَبعَثُ عِبَادَكَ

Pronunciation

Allahumma qinee 'athabaka yawma tab'athu 'ibadak

English meaning

O Allah, protect me from Your punishment on the day Your servants are resurrected.

Explanation (Tafseer)

This concise prayer looks ahead to the day when Allah raises His servants. It asks directly for protection from punishment on that day, connecting present remembrance before sleep with accountability after resurrection and expressing reliance on Allah for safety in the final outcome.

When to use

What to say before sleeping

Reference & source

Hisn al-Muslim 104

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