Prophet Muhammad’s Prayers Before and After Sleep
January 10, 2024
Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was a man of prayer. He prayed throughout the day and night, and he taught his followers the importance of prayer.
Two of the most important prayers that Prophet Muhammad taught are the prayers that are said before and after sleep. These prayers are said to help protect the believer from harm and to ensure a good night’s sleep.
Prayer Before Sleep
The prayer that is said before sleep is as follows:
اَللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Translation:
“O Allah, in Your name I die and I live.”
This prayer is a declaration of trust in Allah. It is a reminder that we are all in Allah’s hands, and that He is the only one who can give us life and death.
Prayer After Sleep
The prayer that is said after sleep is as follows:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Translation:
“All praise is due to Allah, who gave us life after He had caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.”
This prayer is a declaration of gratitude to Allah. It is a reminder that we have been given a new day, and that we should use it to worship Allah and to do good deeds.
Benefits of These Prayers
Prophet Muhammad taught that these prayers have many benefits. They can help to protect the believer from harm, both physical and spiritual. They can also help to ensure a good night’s sleep, and they can help to wake up in a state of peace and tranquility.
How to Say These Prayers
These prayers can be said in any language. They should be said sincerely, with a heart full of faith and trust in Allah.
To say the prayer before sleep, you can simply say it out loud or to yourself. You can also say it while lying in bed, just before you go to sleep.
To say the prayer after sleep, you can say it out loud or to yourself. You can also say it while you are still in bed, or after you have gotten up.
