Surahs and Verses to Recite Before Sleep

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1. Surah Al-Mulk (30 verses)

   The Prophet ﷺ would not sleep until he had recited Surah As-Sajdah and Surah Al-Mulk.

   Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2892

2. Surah As-Sajdah (30 verses)

   Recited together with Al-Mulk, as in the hadith above.

   Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2892

3. Read & listen

   Ayat al-Kursi (2:255)

   Whoever recites it on going to bed remains under Allah's protection, and no devil comes near him until morning.

   Sahih al-Bukhari 2311

4. Read & listen

   Last two verses of Al-Baqarah (2:285–286)

   Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, they will suffice him.

   Sahih al-Bukhari 5009

5. Surah Al-Ikhlas (4 verses)

   Each night the Prophet ﷺ cupped his hands, blew into them, recited Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, and wiped over his body — three times.

   Sahih al-Bukhari 5017

6. Surah Al-Falaq (5 verses)

   Sahih al-Bukhari 5017

7. Surah An-Nas (6 verses)

   Sahih al-Bukhari 5017

8. Surah Al-Kafirun (6 verses)

   “Recite Qul ya ayyuhal-kafirun, then sleep at its end, for it is a declaration of freedom from shirk.”

   Sunan Abi Dawud 5055

Hadith references are given so you can check them. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.