A Prophetic Night Ritual That Brings Peace of Heart: Wudu Before Sleep and Night Supplications
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta explained the virtue of performing ablution before sleep, highlighting it as a recommended Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ along with essential night supplications that bring tranquility.
In a spiritual clarification that soothes the heart, Dar al-Ifta emphasized that performing ablution before sleep is a recommended Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, as it purifies the body and brings inner peace before resting.
Wudu Before Sleep: Purity and Calmness
The ruling is supported by the narration of Al-Bara’ ibn Azib (RA), where the Prophet ﷺ said:
“When you go to bed, perform ablution as you do for prayer, then lie on your right side,”
highlighting a prophetic practice that combines physical cleanliness and spiritual comfort.
The Night Supplication: Full Trust in Allah
One of the most powerful bedtime supplications is:
“O Allah, I submit my face to You and entrust my affairs to You…”
a prayer of complete surrender and trust in Allah, bringing reassurance to the heart.
Prophetic Sunnahs Before Sleep
Among the recommended practices before sleeping:
- Reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas and Al-Mu’awwidhat
- Saying Tasbeeh, Tahmeed, and Takbeer (33, 33, 34 times)
- Reciting Ayat Al-Kursi and the last two verses of Al-Baqarah
- Sleeping on the right side with the right hand under the cheek
Remembrance That Guards the Night
The Sunnah also includes the morning remembrance upon waking:
“Praise be to Allah who gave us life after causing us to die,”
showing that a believer’s day begins and ends with remembrance of Allah.
A Way of Life, Not Just Rituals
Dar al-Ifta stressed that these practices are not mere bedtime habits but a complete spiritual system that brings peace, protection, and a constant connection with Allah.
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