3 Prayers for Bad Dreams and Pre-Bedtime Practices to Avoid Them

3 Prayers for Bad Dreams and Practices Before Sleep to Avoid Them

Dream - Sleep doesn't always bring pleasant experiences. Although it's enjoyable to have beautiful dreams, sometimes we also encounter scary nightmares. Dreams like that often disrupt our sleep and cause us to wake up.

3 Prayers for Bad Dreams and Pre-Bedtime Practices to Avoid Them

"Meanwhile, sleep is very much needed by the body to rest after a day's activities. When we sleep, we desire to have a sound sleep so that when we wake up, our body feels refreshed again."

If we dream while sleeping, we certainly hope to have pleasant dreams. But unfortunately, our psychological condition greatly affects the quality of our sleep. As Muslims, it is advisable to seek protection from Allah SWT to avoid bad dreams. Because bad dreams can make someone worried and anxious. Fear arises because of the concern that bad dreams during sleep will happen in the real world. Therefore, when waking up from a bad dream, it is advisable to immediately practice the following prayer!

1. Prayer during Bad Dreams

"Prophet Muhammad SAW taught a prayer for bad dreams. This prayer of Prophet Muhammad SAW is narrated by Ibn Suni, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi. Imam Nawawi quoted the narration of this prayer in the book Al-Adzkar."

هُوَ اللهُ ، اَللهُ رَبِّيْ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ. أَعُوْذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ عِبَادِهِ وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِيْنِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُوْنِ Huwallâhu, allâhu rabbî, lâ syarîka lahûb. A‘bdzu bikalimâtillâhit tâmmati min ghadhabihi wa min syarri ibâdihi wamin hamazâtis syayâteeni wa an yahdhurûni.

Artinya, “He is Allah. Allah is my Lord. There is no partner to Him. I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His wrath, the evil of His servants, and the temptations of Satan. I also seek refuge in Him from the encirclement of Satan.”

2. Prayer So That Bad Dreams Do Not Come True

After waking up from a nightmare, it is not uncommon for us to feel anxious because we are worried that the dream will become a reality. To avoid this, recite the following prayer to ask Allah SWT so that the bad dream does not become a reality.

Allahumma inni a'udzubika min syarriha wa syarri ma fiha

After reciting the prayer, it is recommended to spit to the left three times.

3. Prayer to Avoid Bad Dreams

To sleep soundly and be protected from terrifying nightmares, it is recommended to recite this prayer before sleeping: "Allahumma inni a'zubika min 'amalis syaithoni wa sayyiatil ahlam." Translation: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the actions of Satan and the evil of dreams."

"Pre-Sleep Rituals to Avoid Bad Dreams"

Wudu before sleeping. Shake the mattress and pillow before lying down. Recite prayers before sleeping. Recite the Throne Verse. Read short surahs as a prelude to sleep. Take deep breaths and maintain positive thoughts, then sleep slowly.

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