Bismillah - In the Name of Allah
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim
"In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"
Context & Usage
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his companions to begin every significant action with Bismillah. This includes eating, drinking, entering the home, beginning work, and starting any good deed. It is a means of seeking Allah's blessings and protection.
When to recite: Before eating, drinking, entering home, starting work, beginning any good action
Benefits: Seeking Allah's blessings, protection from Shaytan, mindfulness of Allah
Chain of Narration (Isnad)
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
The final Messenger of Allah
Anas ibn Malik (رضي الله عنه)
Companion who served the Prophet for 10 years
Qatadah ibn Di'amah
Tabi'i, student of Anas
Sa'id ibn Abi 'Arubah
Known for precision in narration
Muhammad ibn Bashshar
Teacher of Imam Bukhari
Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari
Compiler of Sahih Bukhari
✓ Authenticated: Recorded in Sahih Bukhari with verified chain
24. Shah Abdul Aziz Dehlawi (1746-1824 CE)
Son of Shah Waliullah, continued his father's legacy
25. Modern Scholars (1800s-Present)
Chain continues through contemporary Ahle Hadith and Ahl us-Sunnah scholars with authenticated Ijazahs (certifications)
References
- • Sahih Bukhari - Book of Food, Hadith 5376
- • Sahih Muslim - Book of Drinks, Hadith 2017
- • Sunan Abu Dawud - Book of Food, Hadith 3767
- • Jami' at-Tirmidhi - Book of Food, Hadith 1858
Dua Before Sleeping
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya
"In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live."
Context & Usage
The Prophet ﷺ would say this Dua before going to sleep, acknowledging that sleep is like a small death and waking is like being brought back to life.
When to recite: Before going to sleep
Benefits: Protection during sleep, remembrance of Allah
Chain of Narration
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (رضي الله عنه)
Companion, keeper of secrets
Al-A'mash
Tabi'i, renowned narrator
Waki' ibn al-Jarrah
Teacher of Imam Bukhari
Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari
Compiler of Sahih Bukhari
✓ Authenticated: Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 6312
References
- • Sahih Bukhari - Book of Invocations, Hadith 6312
- • Sahih Muslim - Book of Dhikr, Hadith 2711
Dua Upon Waking Up
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Alhamdu lillahi alladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhi an-nushur
"All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us, and unto Him is the resurrection."
Context & Usage
The Prophet ﷺ taught this Dua to be said immediately upon waking, thanking Allah for granting us another day of life.
When to recite: Immediately upon waking up
Benefits: Gratitude to Allah, mindful start to the day
Chain of Narration
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Abu Huraira (رضي الله عنه)
Companion, narrated 5,374 Hadiths
Abu Salih Dhakwan
Freed slave of Abu Huraira
Suhayl ibn Abi Salih
Trustworthy narrator
Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari
Compiler of Sahih Bukhari
✓ Authenticated: Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 6312
References
- • Sahih Bukhari - Book of Invocations, Hadith 6312
About These Duas
Each Dua includes an authentic chain of narration (Isnad) from Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to the Hadith compiler.
IMPORTANT: These are translations only - NO Tafsir. For proper understanding and application, consult Ahle Hadith and Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah scholars with authentic chains of knowledge.