الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Praise be to Allah, Who brought us back to life after giving us death, and to Him is the return.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor.
When to Read
Immediately upon waking up from sleep, before doing anything else. It's the first thing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to say as we transition from the state of sleep back to consciousness, acknowledging Allah's power over our lives and our eventual return to Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua clearly and with a sense of gratitude upon opening your eyes. Take a moment to reflect on the meaning: you have been granted another day, a new opportunity, thanks to Allah's will. It's also part of the Sunnah to clean one's teeth with a miswak after waking up.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses profound acknowledgment of Allah's power and our reliance on Him. It reminds us that sleep is a form of temporary death ('amaatana') and that waking is a resurrection granted by Allah. This constant reminder fosters gratitude and humility, preparing our hearts and minds for the day ahead with a focus on our ultimate return to our Creator.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifah: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) woke up from sleep, he used to say: "Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor." (Praise be to Allah, Who brought us back to life after giving us death, and to Him is the return.) (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306)