الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is due to Allah Who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the return.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatakana wa ilaihin-nushur.
When to Read
This dua is recited upon waking up from sleep. It acknowledges Allah's power over life and death, and thus expresses gratitude for the renewed breath and consciousness after the 'death' of sleep, signifying a peaceful and uninterrupted night.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with the intention of thanking Allah for His countless blessings, especially the rest and rejuvenation provided by sleep. Reflect on the meaning of being brought back to life each morning.
Virtues & Benefits
This utterance is a profound expression of gratitude, recognizing that waking up is a gift from Allah. It serves as a reminder of our ultimate return to Him and instills humility and thankfulness. It encapsulates the blessing of a peaceful sleep, which is essential for physical and mental well-being, allowing us to face the day with renewed strength.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) got up for the night to offer the night prayer, he would say: 'Allah Akbar! The Lord of the Heavens and the Lord of the earth, the Lord of the firmament, the Lord of the darkness and light, the Knower of the unseen and the seen, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. O our Lord! the Lord of everything! I ask You (O Allah!) for the good of this night and the good of what is in it and the good of what it is meant to do. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil of what is in it and the evil of what it is meant to do. And I seek refuge in You from arrogance and the evil of debt.' And when he woke up from sleep, he would say: 'All praise is due to Allah Who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the return.'