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Supplication before sleep is a prophetic Sunnah encouraged by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is a way to communicate with Allah, turn to Him, and seek His mercy and forgiveness. Many wonder: What is the best supplication before sleeping?

The best supplication before sleeping: The supplication of surrender to Allah

"O Allah! I have surrendered myself to You, I have turned my face to You, I have entrusted my affairs to You, and I have leaned my back upon You, in hope and fear of You. There is no refuge or escape from You except to You. I believe in Your Book which You have revealed and in Your Prophet whom You have sent."

This prayer expresses complete reliance on Allah, submission to His decree, and asking for His mercy and forgiveness.

Other recommended supplications and remembrances before sleep:

• Supplication when lying down:
  "In Your name, my Lord, I lie down, and in Your name, 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."
• Reciting Ayat al-Kursi: Protects the believer from Satan and evil.
• Reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas: Guards the believer from all harm.
• Tasbih, Tahmid, and Takbir (glorifying Allah): Fills the heart with peace and tranquility.
• Seeking forgiveness (Astaghfirullah): Forgives sins and erases misdeeds.

Virtues of supplication before sleep:

• Supplication relaxes the soul and brings peace to the heart.
• It protects the believer from harm, evil, and nightmares.
• It brings the believer closer to Allah and strengthens faith and certainty.
• It is a means of attaining Allah’s forgiveness and mercy.

Therefore, make it a habit to pray before sleeping and keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah, so that you may attain His love and pleasure.