Can I listen to the Quran while I fall asleep?

Is it disrespectful?

No. Scholars generally say there's nothing wrong with listening to the Quran in bed, whether you're sitting, lying down or drifting off. Allah praises those who remember Him "standing or sitting or [lying] on their sides" (Quran 3:191). Falling asleep isn't something you choose in the moment, and you're not blamed for it. The same goes for reading in bed. See Can I read the Quran in bed or lying down?

Listening with attention

The Quran asks us to listen carefully when it's recited.

Many scholars say this verse is mainly about prayer and gatherings where the Quran is recited. While you're awake, try to really listen, even for a few minutes, because attentive listening is what brings the mercy mentioned here. Once you're asleep, you simply aren't accountable. It's better to stop the audio than to have the Quran playing in a room where people are chatting or watching TV.

Don't skip the bedtime sunnahs

Listening is good, but the Prophet ﷺ also taught a short bedtime routine you say yourself:

• The three Quls. He would blow into his cupped hands, recite Surah al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and an-Nas, and wipe over his body, three times (Sahih al-Bukhari 5017).
• Ayat al-Kursi. Whoever recites it before sleeping has a guardian from Allah through the night (Sahih al-Bukhari 2311).
• A short dua such as "Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya" (In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live).

Once you've done these, put on a recitation and relax. See What should I say before sleeping?

Practical tips

• Use a sleep timer. Most Quran apps and phones let you stop audio after 30 or 60 minutes.
• Pick calming surahs. Al-Mulk, Ya-Sin, ar-Rahman or the last juz' with a slow reciter work well.
• Keep the volume low so it doesn't disturb a spouse or roommate.
• Don't rely on it as "protection" alone. Your own recitation and adhkar matter most. See Can I play the Quran in my house for protection?