It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would go to sleep, he would place his right hand under his right cheek and recite this supplication: "Allahumma qini ‘adhabaka yawma tajma‘u ‘ibadaka" (O Allah! On the day You gather Your servants, save me from Your punishment).
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الأذكار والدعوات / 5519
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح لغيره، أخرجه الترمذي في الشمائل : ص 137، وابن ابي شيبة: 9/ 76، وابويعلي: 5021، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 3796 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 3796»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … This supplication will be recited three times, as is established from Hadith number (5521).