Bedtime Qur'an: Sweet Remembrances
A music-free bedtime video of Qur'an recitation and the Prophet's ﷺ sleep duas, from Ayat al-Kursi to the last three surahs, for ages 4 to 9.
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What is Bedtime Qur'an: Sweet Remembrances about?
Bedtime Qur'an: Sweet Remembrances is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 of calm, music-free recitation of the Qur'an and the athkar for sleep, to help a child settle down at night wrapped in the remembrance of Allah.
Athkar means "remembrances" in Arabic: special words that make us think of Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught Muslims to say some of them every night before sleeping, and this video brings them together in one gentle recitation, in Arabic.
It begins with Ayat al-Kursi and the two verses after it, then the last verses of Surah Al-Baqarah. Next come four short surahs: Al-Kafirun, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas. The second half is the duas of the Prophet ﷺ for bedtime, among them "Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi", in Your name, my Lord, I lie down; "Alhamdulillahil-ladhi at'amana wa saqana", praise be to Allah who fed us and gave us drink; "Allahumma bismika amutu wa ahya", O Allah, in Your name I die and I live; and "Allahumma aslamtu nafsi ilayk", O Allah, I have given myself to You. It ends by seeking refuge in the perfect words of Allah.
The athkar bring peace and comfort, and hearing them every night can help a young child feel safe and happy as they fall asleep. Over time, children who listen along will come to know these words by heart. The video is about 14 minutes long and music-free.
What your child will learn
- The Prophet ﷺ taught us words to say every night before sleeping.
- Ayat al-Kursi and the last three surahs are recited for Allah's protection at night.
- We go to sleep in the name of Allah and thank Him for our food, drink and home.
- Remembering Allah brings peace and comfort.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255-257: Ayat al-Kursi and the two verses after it, recited at the start.
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:284-286: The last verses of Surah Al-Baqarah.
- Surah Al-Kafirun 109, Surah Al-Ikhlas 112, Surah Al-Falaq 113, Surah An-Nas 114: The four short surahs recited in the video.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 5017: Every night before sleeping, the Prophet ﷺ recited Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 2311: Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi when going to bed has a guardian from Allah through the night.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 5009: Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, they suffice him.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 6320: The dua "Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi wa bika arfa'uh".
- Sahih Muslim 2715: The dua "Alhamdulillahil-ladhi at'amana wa saqana", said by the Prophet ﷺ when going to bed.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 6324: The dua "Allahumma bismika amutu wa ahya", said by the Prophet ﷺ when going to bed.
- Sahih Muslim 2713: The dua "Allahumma Rabbas-samawatis-sab'", said by the Prophet ﷺ when going to bed.
- Sahih Muslim 2712: The dua "Allahumma innaka khalaqta nafsi", said by the Prophet ﷺ when going to bed.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 247 and 6313: The dua "Allahumma aslamtu nafsi ilayk", taught by the Prophet ﷺ to say when going to bed; 247 gives the wording "aslamtu wajhi ilayk" and 6313 "aslamtu nafsi ilayk".
Talk about it afterwards
- What do you say before you go to sleep?
- Which surahs in the video do you already know?
- What does "Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi" mean?
- How do you feel after listening to the Qur'an at bedtime?
Words to know
- Athkar
- Remembrances; words said to remember Allah.
- Ayat al-Kursi
- The Verse of the Throne, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255.
- Dua
- A prayer asking Allah for something.
- Bismika Rabbi wada'tu janbi
- In Your name, my Lord, I lie down.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Bedtime Qur'an: Sweet Remembrances suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is calm recitation meant to be played at bedtime as a child settles down.
Is Bedtime Qur'an: Sweet Remembrances from the Qur'an and Sunnah?
Yes. It recites Ayat al-Kursi, the last verses of Surah Al-Baqarah and the last surahs of the Qur'an, then bedtime duas the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught, reported in collections like Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
Does Bedtime Qur'an: Sweet Remembrances have music?
No. It is music-free.
How long is Bedtime Qur'an: Sweet Remembrances?
About 14 minutes.
