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 Tue 22 Jumada al-Awwal
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لا إله إلا الله There is no god but Allah

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