Quranic Remedies for Anxiety, Peace of Heart, and Restful Sleep
The Quran teaches that in the remembrance of Allah hearts find rest. This guide gathers the Quranic verses and Prophetic adhkar traditionally recited for worry, grief, and troubled nights, together with a reminder to seek professional care when anxiety persists.
- Sakinah
- tranquility of heart
- Dhikr
- adhkar before sleep
- Surah Ash-Sharh
The Quranic Foundation of Sakinah
“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest” (13:28). The Quran also reminds that with hardship comes ease (94:5–6) and that Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity (2:286).
The Companions described sakinah, divine tranquility, descending upon those who recite the Quran, as in the narration of Usayd ibn Hudayr (Sahih al-Bukhari).
Prophetic Adhkar Before Sleep
The Prophet ﷺ recited Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas before sleeping, blowing into his palms and wiping over as much of his body as he could (Sahih al-Bukhari). Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi before sleep has a guard from Allah (Sahih al-Bukhari), and the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah are sufficient for the night (Sahih al-Bukhari).
These adhkar are the traditional remedy for restless nights and a worried mind.
A Supplication for Worry and Grief
The Prophet ﷺ taught the supplication, “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief,” (Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan), recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari. It is recited at any time, with presence of heart.
Persistent anxiety, depression, or insomnia are medical matters as well as spiritual ones. A believer seeks both a qualified doctor and the remembrance of Allah.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I recite for anxiety and stress?
What is recited before sleep?
Quranic recitation is worship and supplication, and healing and protection come from Allah alone. It never replaces medical, surgical, or psychiatric care.