Sunnats before sleeping_2
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11. When going to sleep it is Sunnat to apply Surmah thrice in each eye for both males and females. (Shamaa’ile Tirmidhi)
12. Before sleeping recite some verses and some surahs of Qura’an Sharief, eg. Surah Fatiha, Aayatul Kursi, Surah Mulk (tabaarakallazee), the four Quls and Durood Sharief. If one is unable to recite so much then at least recite a few surahs as this is the foundation for salvation in this world and hereafter.
13. Before sleeping, recite Tasbeeh Faatima punctually i.e‐33 times Subhanallah , 33‐times Alhamdulillah and 34‐times Allahu Akbar (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi)
14. Sleeping on the right hand side and facing qiblah is Sunnat. (Shamaa’ile Tirmidhi, Abu DawoodVol.2, pg.332). To sleep with one’s chest facing the floor and back facing the sky is forbidden. (Tirmidhi‐Vol.2, pg.105, Abu Dawood‐Vol.2, pg.331)
15. After lying down recite this dua:
بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي وَبِكَ اَرْفَعُهُ إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَاغْفِرُ لَهَا وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
(Bukhari‐Vol.2, pg.935, Muslim‐Vol.2, pg.349,Tirmidhi‐Vol.2, pg.177)