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The Prophet's guidance on curing fear and insomnia

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The Prophet's guidance on curing fear and insomnia

At-Termezey narrated in his Sunan that Khalid once complained to the Prophet $se that he does not sleep well at night. The Prophet s& said:

"When you go to bed say, 'O Allah! The Lord of the seven heavens and what is under them, the Lord of the earths and what they carry, and the Lord of the devils and whoever they misguide! Be my supporter against the evil

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of all of Your creation, prevenung any of them to cause me any harm or injustice. Mighty indeed are those whom You support, honorable indeed 1s Y our pratse. and there is no deity worthy of worship except You.™

In addition, At-Termesey narrated that the Messenger of Allah m. used tw teach his companions these words when they face any tear.

"I seek refuge with Allahs pertect Words trom His anger and torment, and trom the evil of His slaves and the whisperings of the devils. | seck refuge with You. my Lord from their presence.”

Ibn Umar used to teach these words to his children and would even write them for those who were not able to memorize them. There is no doubt that such words are suitable and effective in removing and repelling all types of harm.

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