الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah Who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the return.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking up from sleep, before doing anything else. It's the first act of remembrance after regaining consciousness, setting a positive tone for the entire day.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with a heart full of gratitude. Reflect on the immense blessing of being given life once more, as sleep is a form of temporary death. Utter it with clear intention, thanking Allah for His mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua acknowledges Allah's absolute power over life and death, reminding us that our waking is a gift from Him. It fosters a deep sense of thankfulness and reliance on Allah for each new day. By starting the day with this, we are essentially acknowledging our renewed commitment to Him and recognizing that our ultimate return is to Him, which can help in staying mindful of our actions throughout the day.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifah (may Allah be pleased with him): When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would wake up from sleep, he would say: 'Al-hamdulillahilladhi ahyaanaa ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor' (All praise is for Allah Who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the return).