“Khalid bin Al-Walid al Makhzumi complained to the Prophet (ﷺ) saying: ‘O Messenger of Allah, I do not sleep at night due to insomnia.’ So Allah’s Prophet (ﷺ) said: ‘When you go to your bed, say: O Allah, Lord of the Seven Heavens and what they have shaded, Lord of the earths and what they carry, Lord of the Shayatin and those they have misguided, be for me a Protector against the evil of Your creation, all of them together, so that none of them should transgress against me, or oppress me, mighty is the one who seeks protection in You, and glorified is Your praise, and there is none worthy of worship other than You, and there is none worthy of worship except You. (Allāhumma rabbas-samāwātis-sab`i wa mā aẓallat, wa rabbal-arḍīna wa mā aqallat, wa rabbash-shayāṭīni wa mā aḍallat, kun lī jāran min sharri khalqika kullihim jamī`an an yafruṭa `alayya aḥadun minhum, aw an yabghiya `alayya, `azza jāruka wa jalla thanā’uka, wa lā ilāha ghairuka wa lā ilāha illā anta).”
Narrated by Sulaiman bin Buraidah narrated that his father said:
Context
In this hadith, Khalid bin Al-Walid al Makhzumi approached the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to express his struggle with insomnia. The Prophet (ﷺ) provided him with a specific supplication to recite before sleeping, emphasizing the importance of seeking Allah's protection from the evils of creation. This advice highlights the significance of turning to Allah for comfort and security in times of distress.
Modern Application
In today's fast-paced world, many people experience insomnia or anxiety. This hadith encourages individuals to seek solace through supplication, reminding us that turning to Allah can provide peace of mind. Incorporating such prayers into our nightly routine can help foster a sense of security and calm.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the practice of making dua for protection and guidance as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
My Lord, You have given me [something] of sovereignty and taught me of the interpretation of dreams. Creator of the heavens and earth, You are my protector in this world and in the Hereafter. Cause me to die a Muslim and join me with the righteous."
Indeed, your Lord knows, [O Muhammad], that you stand [in prayer] almost two thirds of the night or half of it or a third of it, and [so do] a group of those with you. And Allah determines [the extent of] the night and the day. He has known that you [Muslims] will not be able to do it and has turned to you in forgiveness, so recite what is easy [for you] of the Qur'an. He has known that there will be among you those who are ill and others traveling throughout the land seeking [something] of the bounty of Allah and others fighting for the cause of Allah. So recite what is easy from it and establish prayer and give zakah and loan Allah a goodly loan. And whatever good you put forward for yourselves - you will find it with Allah. It is better and greater in reward. And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
This hadith is #3607 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Sulaiman bin Buraidah narrated that his father said:.