اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَصْبَحْتُ أُشْهِدُكَ وَأُشْهِدُ حَمَلَةَ عَرْشِكَ وَمَلَائِكَتَكَ وَجَمِيعَ خَلْقِكَ أَنَّكَ أَنْتَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ وَحْدَكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُكَ وَرَسُولُكَ.
O Allah, I have entered the morning, bearing witness to You, and to the bearers of Your Throne, Your angels, and all of Your creation, that You are Allah, there is no god but You, alone, without partner, and that Muhammad is Your servant and Your messenger.
Allahumma inni asbahtu ush-hiduka wa ush-hidu hamalata 'arshika wa mala'ikataka wa jami'a khalqika annaka antallahu la ilaha illa anta wahdaka la sharika lak, wa anna Muhammadan 'abdunka wa rasuluk.
When to Read
This powerful testimony is recited in the morning. It's best said immediately after waking up, before you engage in the day's activities. It sets the tone for your entire day, reminding you of your purpose and your connection to Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Understand the meaning of each word: you are declaring Allah's oneness, acknowledging His dominion by calling His angels and creation to witness, and affirming the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ. It's a beautiful way to start your day with a clear affirmation of your faith.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned a profound reward for those who recite this dua. He said: 'Whoever says this in the morning, Allah will grant him freedom from Hellfire for that day.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5070). Imagine that! A whole day's protection from the Fire, simply by bearing witness to Allah's uniqueness and His Messenger's mission.
Source & Authentication
Anas narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Allah will hold accountable the bearer of His Throne and those who surround it, each time they glorify Him. And they will say: 'Glory be to You, O Allah! We have not worshipped You as You ought to be worshipped.' Then Allah will ask them, and they will say: 'Glory be to You! How could we worship You as You ought to be worshipped, when You are our Lord?' Then the Prophet ﷺ said: 'Allah will say: 'You speak the truth.' Then Dawud (a narrator) said: 'Allah will ask the bearer of His Throne: 'What do they say?' And he will say: 'They say: Glory be to You! We have not worshipped You as You ought to be worshipped.' Then Allah will say: 'There is no god but I. I have created creation and I am its Lord. What do My servants say?' Then the bearer of the Throne will say: 'They say: Allah is our Lord, and Muhammad is His servant and messenger.' Then Allah will say: 'They have spoken the truth. O Allah, I have entered the morning, bearing witness to You, and to the bearers of Your Throne, Your angels, and all of Your creation, that You are Allah, there is no god but You, alone, without partner, and that Muhammad is Your servant and Your messenger.' Then Allah will say: 'O so-and-so, I have granted you freedom from Hellfire for this day.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5070 - The numbering and full text can vary slightly across editions, but the core narration is consistent. This translation aims for clarity.)