7-DAY BEFORE-SLEEP PLAN
The Prophet (peace be upon him) spoke of the merit of reading certain surahs and verses before sleep. Rather than trying to memorize the night routine reported in sound hadiths all at once, this seven-day plan aims to turn it into a habit spread across a week. Day one begins with Surah Al-Mulk — sound hadiths report it as a protection against the punishment of the grave (Sahih al-Bukhari). Days two and three are devoted to Ayat Al-Kursi and Amanar-Rasulu; Ayat Al-Kursi is reported to be a protection until morning, while Amanar-Rasulu is an assurance covering the whole night. Days four, five, and six are devoted respectively to Surahs Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas — the 'Three Quls' — reading these three times each is known from the Prophet's night routine. Day seven proposes bringing the week's three main elements together into one complete night routine. Your progress through the plan is saved in your browser; you can resume from any day.
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Day 1
Surah Al-Mulk
Start with the opening verse of Surah Al-Mulk — sound hadiths report it as a protection against the punishment of the grave (Sahih al-Bukhari). Try listening to the whole surah tonight.
- Al-Mulk 1 — the opening of the surah, read before sleep
- Ash-Sharh 7 — 'When you are free, strive (turn to your Lord in devotion)'
- Aal-e-Imran 8 — the Rabbana supplication: for the heart to stay firm
Day 2
Ayat Al-Kursi
Today's main verse is Ayat Al-Kursi — it is reported that 'you remain under God's protection until morning' (Bukhari). Read it before sleep, somewhere quiet.
- Ayat Al-Kursi — 'you remain under God's protection until morning' (Bukhari)
- At-Tawbah 40 — 'Do not grieve; God is with us'
- An-Nur 35 — the Verse of Light, recalling God's light in darkness
Day 3
Amanar-Rasulu
The last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah — the Prophet is reported to have recommended reading them every night (Muslim). Read them as an assurance covering the whole night.
- Amanar-Rasulu (Al-Baqarah 285-286) — recommended to be read every night (Muslim)
- Al-Furqan 63 — 'the servants of the Merciful', a humble close to the night
- Al-Anbya 83 — Job's supplication, with the intention of healing and patience
Day 4
Surah Al-Ikhlas
Surah Al-Ikhlas, which conveys the essence of monotheism — reading it three times is known from the Prophet's night routine (Bukhari).
- Al-Ikhlas — three times (Bukhari)
- Ash-Sharh 7 — 'When you are free, turn to your Lord'
- Aal-e-Imran 8 — the Rabbana supplication (repeated, for reinforcement)
Day 5
Surah Al-Falaq
Surah Al-Falaq, which teaches seeking refuge in God from seen and unseen evils — reading it three times is recommended (Bukhari).
- Al-Falaq — three times (Bukhari)
- Ayat Al-Kursi — a short reminder
- At-Tawbah 40 — 'Do not grieve; God is with us' (repeated)
Day 6
Surah An-Nas
Surah An-Nas, which teaches seeking refuge in God from whisperings — the final surah of the night routine; reading it three times is recommended (Bukhari).
- An-Nas — three times (Bukhari)
- An-Nur 35 — the Verse of Light (repeated, for reinforcement)
- Al-Furqan 63 — 'the servants of the Merciful' (repeated)
Day 7
Complete the Night Routine
The close of the seven days: bring together the week's three main elements — Al-Mulk, Ayat Al-Kursi, and Al-Ikhlas — into one complete night routine. Which surah gave you the most peace this week?
- Al-Mulk 1 — repeating the week's opening
- Ayat Al-Kursi — repeating the week's central verse
- Al-Ikhlas 1 — the monotheism reminder that closes the week
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