Ethics of Sleeping
Endeavour to seek for Allah's protection before sleeping. Here are some neccesary things to consider:
- Sleep with Wuḍūʾ (Ablution)
- Recite Āyatul Kursiyy (Q2:255)
- Recite Sūratul Ikhlāṣ (Q112)
- Recite Sūratul falaq (Q113)
- Recite Sūratun Nās (Q114)
- Recite Sūratul Fātiḥah (Q1)
These practices help to calm the mind, seek protection, and cultivate gratitude before rest.
Prayer before sleeping
Sleeping is a temporary death in Islām, so before sleeping, you should say "Allahumma bismika amūtu wa aḥyā" "O Allah in your name I die and live".
By reciting this prayer before sleep is a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's control over life & death, and to seek His protection & blessings during rest.
Prayer When Awake
Give thanks to Allah (God) when you awake by saying "Alḥamdulillahi ladhī aḥyānā baʿda mā amātanā wa ilayhin nushūr" "Praise be to Allah Who has given us life after He has caused us to die, and to him is the return".