الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah, Who brought us back to life after causing us to die, and to Him is the return.
Alhamdulillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amata-na wa ilaihin-nushur.
When to Read
This is the dua the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite immediately upon waking up from sleep, whether it was for the night or a nap during the day. It's a perfect way to start your conscious moments with gratitude for the gift of life and the rest sleep provides.
How to Read
Recite this immediately upon realizing you have woken up. It's a direct expression of thanks to Allah for granting you another day. Take a moment to reflect on the meaning of 'bringing back to life' – it's a powerful reminder of our ultimate return to Him. This is a simple yet profound act of worship to begin your day.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates immense gratitude for the fundamental blessings of life and resurrection. It acknowledges Allah's complete power over life and death, fostering humility and reliance on Him. Waking with this praise sets a positive and mindful tone for the day, focusing on our accountability and ultimate return to our Creator. It's a spiritual awakening before the physical one.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifah: Whenever the Prophet ﷺ went to sleep, he would say: 'Bismika amutu wa ahya' (With Your name I die and live). And when he woke up, he would say: 'Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amata-na wa nil-nushoor' (All the praise is for Allah, Who resurrected us after death, and to Him is the resurrection).