الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Praise be to Allah, Who revived us after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning, before engaging in any other activity. It's a beautiful way to orient your entire day around recognizing Allah's blessings and His ultimate power over life and death.
How to Read
As soon as you open your eyes after waking, take a moment to consciously recall this phrase. It’s not just about uttering the words, but about reflecting on their meaning: acknowledging Allah as the source of your life and the One to whom you will ultimately return. You can say it softly to yourself.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua anchors your morning with profound gratitude. It reminds you that every breath, every moment of consciousness, is a gift from Allah. This simple yet comprehensive statement of praise sets a positive and thankful tone for the entire day, helping you to approach your tasks and interactions with a grateful heart, recognizing that your very existence is a blessing. It also serves as a constant reminder of the Akhirah (Hereafter), connecting your earthly life to your eternal destiny.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifah: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) got up for the night (to offer the night prayer), he would say: 'Allahu Akbar!' (Allah is the Greatest!) He would then say: > **Arabic:** سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ > **Translation:** Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise be to You. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and I turn to You in repentance. And when he got up from sleep, he would say: > **Arabic:** الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ > **Translation:** Praise be to Allah, Who revived us after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection. — Sahih al-Bukhari 6306