اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِيْ 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 resurrection.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilaihin-nushur.
When to Read
This dua should be recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. It's the first action of the day, acknowledging Allah's gift of life and the continuation of our journey towards Him.
How to Read
Recite this with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude. Take a moment to reflect on the meaning of these words. It's traditionally recited after waking and before getting out of bed.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful affirmation of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and submission to His will. By thanking Allah for waking us, we are reminded that life itself is a blessing, and our ultimate return is to Him. This sense of gratitude and accountability can serve as a powerful antidote to laziness and procrastination, as it frames our day within a larger spiritual purpose.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) got up for the night (to pray), he would say: 'Allah is the Greatest! Glory be to Allah. Praise be to Allah! There is no god but Allah! Allah is the Greatest! And there is no power nor might except with Allah, the High, the Mighty.' Then he would say: 'O Allah! Forgive me my sins or pray as much as Allah willed. Then he would perform ablution and then offer the prayer. He would start the prayer with: 'O Allah! Lord of Gabriel, Michael, Israfil, and the Creator of the heavens and the earth, the Knower of the unseen and the seen, You judge between Your servants in what they differ. Guide me to the truth, by Your permission, for verily You guide whomever You will to the straight path.' He would also say: 'I seek refuge in Allah's perfect words from the evil of what He created.' And he would say: 'Praise be to Allah! He has saved me from the trouble of the Ansar and from the evil of the two elders.' And whenever he woke up, he would say: 'All praise is due to Allah, Who has brought us back to life after death, and it is to Him that we shall be raised.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6312).