الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي فِي جَسَدِي، وَرَدَّ عَلَيَّ رُوحِي، وَأَذِنَ لِي بِذِكْرِهِ
All praise is due to Allah, Who gave me good health in my body, returned my soul to me, and permitted me to remember Him.
Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi 'afani fi jasadi, wa radda 'alayya ruhi, wa adhina li bidhikrih
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recommended to be recited immediately upon waking up in the morning, before starting any other activity. It sets a tone of gratitude for the new day, acknowledging Allah's continuous blessings as you transition from sleep.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt appreciation for Allah's favors. Take a moment to reflect on each part: thanking Allah for physical well-being, the return of your spirit, and the ability to worship and remember Him. It's best recited while sitting up, in a state of awareness.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua upon waking demonstrates a profound sense of gratitude for the fundamental blessings we often overlook – health, life, and the ability to connect with our Creator. It purifies our intention for the day, ensuring our actions are geared towards pleasing Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua as a way to acknowledge Allah's continuous care and to begin the day with a spiritually grounded perspective, recognizing that every breath and every moment is a gift from Him.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Ghannam Al-Bayaazi that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever wakes up in the morning saying: "Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi 'afani fi jasadi, wa radda 'alayya ruhi, wa adhina li bidhikrih" (All praise is due to Allah, Who gave me good health in my body, returned my soul to me, and permitted me to remember Him), then if he dies on that day, he dies a martyr. And whoever says it at night, and dies that night, dies a martyr.'