Islam - Its Meaning for Modern Man — Page 185
185 On approaching a town, he prayed: “O Allah, Lord of the heavens and of all that they cover; Lord of the earths and of all that they are weighted with; Lord of the winds and of all that they waft; Restrainer of the forces of evil and of all that they cause to go astray, I beg of Thee the best of this town and the best of its people and the best of all that is in it and seek refuge with Thee from the evil of this town and the evil of its people and the evil of all that is in it. O Lord, provide us with that which is agreeable in this town, and protect us against all that is harmful in it; put affection for us in the hearts of its people, and put in our hearts affection for such of its people as are righteous. ” On going to bed: “In Thy name, O Lord, I pass into a state resembling death, and come out of it. O Allah, I commit my soul to Thee and set my face toward Thee and commit my affairs into Thy care and rest my back against Thee in love and fear of Thee. O Allah, there is no refuge from Thee save in Thee. O Allah, I believe in the Book that Thou hast sent down and in the Prophet that Thou hast raised. ” On waking up: “All praise is due to Allah, Who has caused us to come out of a state resembling death after He had made us enter it, and unto Him is the final resurrection. ” On taking medicine: “In the name of Allah; He is the Healer. ”