Dua & Sunnah

Allahumma ma asbaha bi min ni'mah - Acknowledging the Morning's Blessings

Morning Adhkar
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5096

اللَّهُمَّ مَا أَصْبَحَ بِي مِنْ نِعْمَةٍ فَمِنْكَ وَحْدَكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ، لَكَ الْحَمْدُ وَلَكَ الشُّكْرُ

O Allah, whatever blessing has been bestowed upon me this morning is from You alone, without partner. To You belongs all praise and to You belongs all gratitude.

Allahumma ma asbaha bi min ni'mah, fa minka wahdak, la sharika lak. Lakal hamdu wa lakash shukr.

When to Read

This beautiful dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. It's a powerful way to start your day, acknowledging that every good thing you experience, especially the transition into the morning, is a gift from Allah.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a mindful heart as you become aware of the new day. Take a moment to reflect on the blessings Allah has given you, both big and small. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Allah's grace from the very start of the day.

Virtues & Benefits

Reciting this dua fulfills a fundamental aspect of gratitude (shukr) in Islam. By acknowledging Allah's singular role in bestowing blessings, we affirm our Tawhid (Oneness of Allah). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also taught: 'Whoever says this in the morning has completed his duty of gratitude for that day.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5096). This means that by uttering these words, we are fulfilling a significant act of worship and acknowledging the immense favor Allah has shown us by allowing us to witness another morning.

Source & Authentication

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When morning comes, one of you should say: Allahumma ma asbaha bi min ni'mah, fa minka wahdak, la sharika lak. Lakal hamdu wa lakash shukr. (O Allah, whatever blessing has been bestowed upon me this morning is from You alone, without partner. To You belongs all praise and to You belongs all gratitude.) And if it is evening, he should say the like of that. Whosoever says this in the morning has completed his duty of gratitude for that day, and whosoever says it in the evening has completed his duty of gratitude for that night.' — Sunan Abi Dawud 5096
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5096
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