Bedtime Sunnahs
A rhyming bedtime routine of the Prophet's ﷺ sunnahs, from dhikr and the three Quls to lying on the right side, in an audiobook for ages 4 to 9.
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What is Bedtime Sunnahs about?
Bedtime Sunnahs is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 9 that walks through the things the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ did before going to sleep, in a short rhyme that fits into a child's own bedtime.
It starts with the routine children already know: brushing teeth, making wudu, putting on pyjamas, hopping into bed and reading a book or two. Then it stops: it is not time to sleep yet, because there are sunnahs to keep.
First come the adhkar: Alhamdulillah 33 times, SubhanAllah 33 times and Allahu Akbar 34 times, because praising Allah puts light in our hearts. Next are the three Quls, the last three chapters of the Qur'an, which we recite morning and night to keep bad things away. Then it is hands up for dua: children ask Allah for all they dream of, and remember the people they love, the sick, the needy and the whole ummah. Last of all they say Bismillah as they lay down their heads, give hugs and kisses, and turn onto their right side, as the Prophet ﷺ taught.
The book's subtitle is Emulating the Prophet One Night at a Time: each step is small enough for a young child to do every night, and parents can follow along too. Repeating the same steps each night helps children build good habits and a love for the Sunnah. It is written by Alia G. Dada and narrated by Rania Kurdi. It takes about two minutes and is music-free.
What your child will learn
- Following the Prophet's ﷺ sunnahs at bedtime is a way to love and follow him.
- Before we sleep, we praise Allah with SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah and Allahu Akbar.
- We recite the three Quls morning and night for protection.
- When we make dua, we remember other people as well as ourselves.
- The Prophet ﷺ taught us to sleep on our right side.
Where this audiobook comes from
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3113 and 6318: The Prophet ﷺ taught Ali and Fatimah to say SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times and Allahu Akbar 34 times when they went to bed.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 5017: Every night before sleeping, the Prophet ﷺ recited the three Quls into his cupped hands and wiped them over his body.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 247: When you go to bed, make wudu as for prayer, then lie down on your right side.
Talk about it afterwards
- Which bedtime sunnahs do you already do?
- How many times do we say SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah and Allahu Akbar?
- Who will you remember in your dua tonight?
- Which side did the Prophet ﷺ sleep on?
Words to know
- Sunnah
- The way of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, what he said and did.
- Wudu
- Washing parts of the body in a set way before prayer.
- Adhkar
- Words that remember and praise Allah.
- The three Quls
- The last three surahs of the Qur'an, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, which each begin with "Qul" ("Say").
- Ummah
- The worldwide Muslim community.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Bedtime Sunnahs suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is short enough to listen to every night as part of a bedtime routine.
Is Bedtime Sunnahs based on hadith?
Yes. The dhikr before sleep, the three Quls and lying on the right side are all taught in hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari.
How long is Bedtime Sunnahs?
About 2 minutes.
Does Bedtime Sunnahs have music?
No. It is music-free.
