What does Allahumma Bismika Amutu wa Ahya mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Allahumma Bismika Amutu wa Ahya (اللهم باسمك أموت وأحيا) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Allahumma Bismika Amutu wa Ahya

Another formula of the bedtime invocation, meaning: O Allah, in Your name I die by sleep and live by waking.
When to say it? Bedtime invocation naming Allah

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى
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الله أكبر Allah is the Greatest

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ