اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِيْ أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَاۤ أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُوْرُ
All praise is for Allah Who gave us life after death, and to Him is the return.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilaihin-nushur.
When to Read
This is a beautiful dua to recite immediately upon waking up from sleep, whether it's your main sleep at night or a nap during the day. It’s a conscious acknowledgement of Allah’s power and our dependence on Him for life itself, a perfect start to the day filled with gratitude for a night of rest.
How to Read
Upon waking, sit up and recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude. Reflect on the meaning: that just as Allah gave you life after sleep (a minor form of death), He will give you life again after the greater death for the final reckoning. This awareness fosters humility and thankfulness.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound expression of gratitude for the blessing of life and the restorative power of sleep. It reminds us of Allah's control over life and death, encouraging us to live each day with purpose, knowing our ultimate return is to Him. Reciting it upon waking establishes a mindful connection with Allah right from the start of our day.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifah (may Allah be pleased with him): Whenever the Prophet (peace be upon him) went to bed, he would say: 'Bismika amutu wa ahya' (With Your name I die and I live). And when he woke up, he would say: 'Al-hamdu lillahi alladhi ahya-na ba'da ma amatana wa ilaihi an-nushur' (All the praises are for Allah Who gave us life after death, and to Him is the return).