What is the dua for bad dreams?

As a Muslim, everyone must know the dua for bad dreams to avoid fear. Dreams are an important and essential part of every human’s life. When a person is sleeping, he is unconscious and has nothing to do with reality. At that time, he gets a nice dream or a bad dream. 

A bad dream is from the devil to deviate a person’s soul from the right path. Islam teaches us how to behave in such situations when we get bad dreams. Dua for bad dreams is the best solution for it.

The righteous dream is from Allah Almighty, and it is considered a blessing, while a bad dream is from the devil. Although medical sciences claim the treatment of bad dreams or nightmares, there is no proper physical or medical treatment for the bad dreams. 

The only cure or treatment of bad dreams is the dua for the bad dreams. The Holy Prophet (SAW) says in hadith that a good dream is a blessing from Allah Almighty and a bad dream is from the devil and a sign of fear and distorting.

Dua for bad dreams in Hadith:

The Holy Prophet (SAW) teaches us every aspect of life with practical examples. In a Hadith, the Holy Prophet (SAW) says:

“There are three kinds of dreams: the promptings of the heart, feared by Satan, and the good news from Allah.” (Bukhari and Muslim)

In another Hadith the Holy Prophet (SAW) says that:

الرُّؤْيَا الصَّالِحَةُ -وفي رواية: الرُّؤْيَا الحَسَنَةُ- من الله، والحُلُمُ من الشيطان، فمن رأى شيئًا يَكْرَهُهُ فَلْيَنْفُثْ عن شماله ثلاثا، وَلْيَتَعَوَّذْ من الشيطان؛ فإنها لا تضره

“A good dream is from Allah, and a bad dream is from Satan. He who sees something in a dream that he dislikes, should blow thrice on his left, must seek Allah’s Refuge from the evil of the Satan.” [al-Bukhari and Muslim].

In the following Hadith, the Holy Prophet (SAW) clearly stated that a good dream is from Allah Almighty, and it is a blessing from Allah to His servants. A dream may also be a warning reminder or a lesson for a good person. While on the other hand, a bad dream is from Satan or the devil to frighten the soul of a person. It brings a sense of stress, worry, grief, and fear. And that is where Satan enjoys the feeling of a person.

So whenever you see a bad dream while sleeping and it frightens you or makes you feel terrible, you must take some action. These actions can eliminate the devil’s trick to disturb you and makes you comfortable. The actions are following:

• When you wake up from a bad dream, you must spit three times on your left side.
• Recite ta’awud when you spit every time.

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

“I seek refuge in Allah from satan the accursed”

• Change your side from left to right or right to left depending upon the side you see a bad dream.
• Say Istigfar and remember Allah and mind that Allah is the best shelter and help us in every up and down of life.
• Don’t tell anyone about your bad dream because it may also scare others and frighten them.
• Take Wudhu after the bad dream because it can calm you down and feel safe and protective from Satan.

One more thing that can eliminate the effect of bad dreams is charity or Sadqa. Nothing will provide you more safety and satisfaction than charity.

Dua for bad dreams:

As a Muslim, it is good to know the dua for bad dreams because bad dreams are very much disturbing and horrible for that moment. So dua for bad dreams is given below:

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونَ

“I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from His wrath and punishment and the evil of His slaves and the prodding of the devils and their presence.”

So, when you wake up from a nightmare or bad dream, you should recite this dua. It is easy and short; everyone can easily recite and memorize it. It is the best dua for bad dreams, and everyone must memorize it. 

How to prevent bad dreams?

Bad dreams are horrible and frightening for everyone. Everyone wants to prevent these bad dreams. There are some methods to prevent these nightmares. These methods are following:

• Make a dua before sleep

It is a good sign to make a dua before sleep and seek protection from Allah Almighty. It will protect you from bad dreams and nightmares.

• Take Wudhu

Wudhu is an act to keep yourself clean and clear. It certainly keeps you protected from the devil and bad dreams. 

• Recite the last three surahs of the Qur’an:

The Holy Prophet (SAW) recites the last three surahs of the Holy Qur’an before going to bed. He (SAW) says that:

“When you lie down on the bed, read the verse of Kursi until it is finished (thoroughly) because then Allah will always take care of you, and Satan will not approach you until morning.”

• Say Istigfar:

Before going to bed, it is good for you to say Istigfar and remember Allah Almighty. It will protect you from bad dreams.

• Take Positive thoughts and a good position:

To get rid of horrible dreams, you need to think positively and take a good position when you go to bed. 

Wrapping up:

If you wake up in the middle of a bad dream, then dua for bad dreams is the best solution to avoid nightmares. So every Muslim needs to learn the dua for bad dreams. Even though the dream is not in control of anyone, this dua can lessen the probability of nightmares. Do all Islam’s essentials and learn this dua before bed to avoid bad dreams.