الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah, Who revived us after He caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.
Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor
When to Read
Immediately upon waking up from sleep, before moving or engaging in any other activity.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere gratitude and mindfulness. Reflect on the immense blessing of being granted another day of life and the opportunity to worship Allah. It's best recited with awareness of its meaning and intention.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful way to start your day by acknowledging Allah's power over life and death, and His ultimate sovereignty. It reminds us that our waking is a gift, a second chance to turn to Him. By expressing gratitude from the moment we wake, we set a tone of thankfulness that can carry us through the day, fostering a deeper connection with our Creator.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Al-Bara' bin 'Azib (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "When you go to your bed, you should recite the verse: 'Al-Baqarah: 286' (La yukallifullahu nafsan illa wus'aha...). When you wake up, you should recite: 'Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6312)