اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا، وَبِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا، وَبِكَ نَحْيَا، وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ النُّشُورُ
O Allah, by Your favor we have entered the morning, and by Your favor we will enter the evening, by You we live, and by You we die, and to You we will be resurrected.
Allahumma bika asbahna, wa bika amsayna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namootu, wa ilaykan-nushoor
When to Read
This beautiful and comprehensive dua is recited in the morning, right after waking up. It sets the tone for the entire day, acknowledging Allah's power and sovereignty over our lives from the very beginning of our day's activities. It's a profound reminder that our existence, our ability to act, and our ultimate return are all in His hands.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with full conviction and understanding of its meaning. It is recommended to say it once in the morning. Ensure you are in a state of ritual purity if possible, though the primary emphasis is on the heartfelt remembrance of Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, and its recitation connects us to his Sunnah, making our day blessed from the start.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a powerful way to start the day with *tawakkul* (reliance on Allah). It encompasses our entire existence – our waking, our living, our dying, and our return to Allah. By acknowledging His power in all these aspects, we affirm our faith and place our trust in Him for whatever the day may bring. The Prophet ﷺ said that if one recites this dua in the morning, Allah will say to his angels, 'Record him as being one of My servants who has accepted Me as his Lord for this day.' He also mentioned that if he dies on that day, he will enter Paradise. (Related in Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi, though this specific phrasing and its reward is widely attributed to the Bukhari narration contextually).
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he woke up, used to say: 'Allahumma bika asbahna, wa bika amsayna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namootu, wa ilaykan-nushoor.' When he went to sleep, he used to say: 'Allahumma bika nahya, wa bika namootu, wa ilayka al-masir.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306, Sahih Muslim 2711 - wording slightly varies but concept is the same for evening).