How can we build a short Quran routine into bedtime?

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A 10-minute routine works for most families: wudu and teeth, then today’s new verses once, Ayat al-Kursi, the three Quls blown into the hands and wiped over the body (as the Prophet ﷺ did), and Surah Al-Mulk for older children. End with a personal dua and the sleeping dua. Same order every night. Bedtime is calm and predictable, which makes it ideal for Quran. It also follows the Sunnah.A 10-minute routineStepTimeSource1. Wudu and teeth3 minSleeping in wudu is recommended2. Today’s new verses, once2 minRevision before sleep helps memory3. Ayat al-Kursi1 minA protection through the night (Sahih al-Bukhari 2311)4. The three Quls, blown into the hands and wiped over the body, three times2 minAs the Prophet ﷺ did (Sahih al-Bukhari 5017)5. Al-Mulk (older children)4–5 minReported to intercede for its reciter (Tirmidhi)6. Personal dua and the sleeping dua1 minBedtime duasBy age3–6: parent recites; child copies the hand-wiping and says the last words.7–10: child recites the Quls and Ayat al-Kursi.11+: child adds Al-Mulk and leads younger siblings.Make it stickSame order, every night.Lights dimmed, no screens.If very tired, do just steps 3, 4 and 6.Teacher’s tip: reciting new memorisation just before sleep, then again after Fajr, is one of the most effective memory habits. Bedtime is revision time.Related: Listening to Quran while falling asleep.

Step	Time	Source
1. Wudu and teeth	3 min	Sleeping in wudu is recommended
2. Today’s new verses, once	2 min	Revision before sleep helps memory
3. Ayat al-Kursi	1 min	A protection through the night (Sahih al-Bukhari 2311)
4. The three Quls, blown into the hands and wiped over the body, three times	2 min	As the Prophet ﷺ did (Sahih al-Bukhari 5017)
5. Al-Mulk (older children)	4–5 min	Reported to intercede for its reciter (Tirmidhi)
6. Personal dua and the sleeping dua	1 min	Bedtime duas

How can we build a short Quran routine into bedtime?

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