الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is due to Allah, who brought us back to life after causing us to die, and to Him is the return.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately upon waking up from sleep, whether it was a nap or a full night's rest. It's a perfect way to start your day by acknowledging Allah's power over life and death, and to express gratitude for the gift of another day.
How to Read
As soon as you become conscious after waking, pause for a moment to reflect on the blessing of being alive. Then, recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of thanks. It’s a simple yet profound declaration of faith and appreciation.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua upon waking serves multiple purposes. Firstly, it is an act of immense gratitude to Allah for granting you the ability to wake up, which is not guaranteed for anyone. It reminds us that life itself is a divine trust. Secondly, it acknowledges our return to Allah, reinforcing the belief in the Day of Judgment and the Hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua as a way to begin our day with remembrance and thankfulness, setting a positive and conscious tone for all our actions.
Source & Authentication
‘Ubadah ibn as-Samit narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever wakes up at night and says: 'La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir. Subhanallahi wal-hamdu lillahi wa la ilaha illallahu wallahu akbar, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-'aliyyil-'adhim.' Then he says: 'Rabbighfirli' (O Lord, forgive me), or supplicates, he will be answered; and if he performs ablution and prays, his prayer will be accepted." Al-Bukhari said: 'Ubadah ibn as-Samit reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever wakes up at night and says: 'La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir. Subhanallahi wal-hamdu lillahi wa la ilaha illallahu wallahu akbar, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-'aliyyil-'adhim.' Then he says: 'Rabbighfirli' (O Lord, forgive me), or supplicates, he will be answered; and if he performs ablution and prays, his prayer will be accepted." Narrated by Al-Bukhari in the Book of Invocation, Chapter: What one should say upon waking up at night.