الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah Who gave us life after death, and to Him is the return.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning, before even getting out of bed or starting any other activity. It marks the beginning of our day, acknowledging Allah's power over our life and eventual return.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and mindfulness, reflecting on the gift of life and the fact that our ultimate return is to Allah. It's best recited verbally, but if you're unable, reciting it mentally is also permissible.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua teaches us gratitude for the blessing of life each morning. It reminds us of our dependence on Allah for our existence and reinforces the belief in the Day of Judgment and the final return to our Creator. It sets a positive and thankful tone for the entire day.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) got up for the night (to offer Salah), he used to say: 'Allah Akbar! The heavens and all that they contain are purified. All praise is due to Allah who relieved the heavens and all that they contain. Allah is the Greatest! And all praise is due to Allah.' Then he would say: 'Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor' (All praise is for Allah Who gave us life after death, and to Him is the return).