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The Quiet Power of Bedtime Duas

22 February 2026

The Quiet Power of Bedtime Duas

There is a stillness at bedtime that opens a door. The day is done, the world is quiet, and a child's heart is soft and receptive. This is the perfect moment for dua.

We do not aim for long, complex supplications. A simple "Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya" is enough. What matters is the consistency and the tenderness of the moment.

Over time, our children have started initiating their own duas — whispering their own words into the darkness. That, for us, is everything.

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