VERSES TO READ BEFORE SLEEP
The Prophet (peace be upon him) spoke of the virtue of reading certain surahs and verses before sleep. According to authentic hadith, Surah Al-Mulk is reported to protect against the punishment of the grave, the last two verses of Al-Baqarah (Amana ar-Rasulu) are described as sufficient for the whole night, and Ayat al-Kursi is reported to draw God's protection until morning. Reciting the three short surahs (Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas) three times while blowing into cupped hands is also known from the Prophet's nightly practice. You can listen to the verses in this collection in order and add them to your own nightly routine.
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Verses in This Collection
Surah Al-Mulk — read before sleep (Sahih al-Bukhari)
Ayat al-Kursi — "you remain under God's protection until morning" (Bukhari)
Amana ar-Rasulu (Al-Baqarah 285-286) — "recommended nightly" (Muslim)
Surah Al-Ikhlas — three times (Bukhari)
Surah Al-Falaq — three times (Bukhari)
Surah An-Nas — three times (Bukhari)
Surah As-Sajdah — "the Prophet read it before sleeping" (Tirmidhi)
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