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 amatana wa ilaihin-nushur.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. It serves as an immediate expression of gratitude to Allah for granting us another day of life, a blessing we often take for granted.
How to Read
Recite this statement of praise once upon waking, acknowledging Allah's power over life and death. It's a simple yet profound way to start your day with gratitude, remembering that your awakening is from Allah. This is the first thought and action after regaining consciousness.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this upon waking is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It instills a profound sense of gratitude for the simple yet essential gift of life and consciousness. It reminds us that our existence is entirely dependent on Allah, and our return to Him is certain. This remembrance can set a positive and thankful tone for the entire day.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he woke up, used to say: 'Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilaihin-nushur.' (All praise is due to Allah Who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the return.)