What to do if you have a bad dream or nightmare — Du'a 1

(يَنفُثُ عَن يَسَارِهِ)) (ثلاثاً

Approximate Arabic reading aid

Yanfuthu 'an yasārihi thalāthan

English meaning

[((Spit on your left three times)(Spit: A form of spitting comprising mainly of air with little spittle)) - (Seek refuge in Allah from shaytan and the evil of what you saw (Three Times)) - (Do not relate it to anyone) - (Turn and sleep on the opposite side to which you were sleeping on previously.) - (Get up and pray if you so desire.) ]

Explanation (Tafseer)

This entry gives a practical response to a disturbing dream: lightly spit to the left three times, seek Allah’s refuge from Satan and the dream’s evil, do not recount it, change sleeping sides, and pray if desired. Each action turns attention away from the frightening image and toward Allah.

When to use

What to do if you have a bad dream or nightmare

Reference & source

Hisn al-Muslim 114

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