Where in the Quran is this from?

This is found in Surah al-Baqarah, 2:255 (excerpt).

How many times should I recite this?

Where the hadith specifies a count, follow it. Otherwise, recite as often as you can with presence of heart — quality of attention matters more than quantity.

Quranic Duas

Opening of Ayat al-Kursi (Before Sleep)

A Quranic supplication (Surah al-Baqarah, 2:255 (excerpt)) recited in the context of quranic duas.

اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ

Allahu la ilaha illa huwal hayyul qayyumu la ta'khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm

Meaning

Allah - there is no god but He, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. (Excerpt from Ayat al-Kursi)

Reference

Source: Surah al-Baqarah, 2:255 (excerpt). This is a verse of the Quran — the highest source of authority in Islam.

When to recite

These are verses of the Quran — recite them as you would any portion of the Book, with wudu where possible and with attention to the meaning. They are commonly read at night, before sleep, or as part of daily Quran practice.

About this dua

This dua is drawn from al-Baqarah. The Quran preserves the supplications of the Prophets themselves — reciting their exact wording is itself a form of following their example. Reciting Quranic verses with the intention of seeking Allah's response is one of the oldest forms of dua. The verses are already perfect — what you bring to them is your attention and your need.

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