Sone ki dua is Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya, a short supplication said at bedtime. Its meaning is: O Allah, in Your name I die and live. Read the Arabic and Urdu translation below; this wording is recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari 6324.
Sone Ki Dua in Arabic
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Urdu Translation
اے اللہ! تیرے نام کے ساتھ میں مرتا ہوں اور جیتا ہوں۔
English Translation
O Allah, in Your name I die and I live.
Meaning and When to Read
These words express remembrance of Allah at bedtime and acknowledge that life and death are in His control. Reading the translation helps you understand the meaning rather than only memorizing the sound.
Recite this dua as you prepare to sleep. Hudhaifa reports this bedtime wording in Sahih al-Bukhari 6324; the same narration also records a separate supplication for waking.
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 6324.
This is a devotional bedtime supplication. It is not a promise of instant sleep or a treatment for insomnia.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I read sone ki dua?
Read this supplication when going to bed. Sahih al-Bukhari 6324 reports it as part of the Prophet’s bedtime practice.
Is the waking-up dua the same?
No. The same narration records a different supplication upon waking. The Arabic passage on this page is specifically the bedtime wording.
How can I learn the pronunciation?
Use the Roman-letter wording in the introduction as a reminder, then practise from the Arabic with a teacher. Roman Urdu and English letters cannot reproduce every Arabic sound exactly.
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