الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي فِي جَسَدِي، وَرَدَّ عَلَيَّ رُوحِي، وَأَذِنَ لِي بِذِكْرِهِ.
All praise is due to Allah, who gave me well-being in my body, returned my soul to me, and granted me permission to remember Him.
Alhamdulillahilladhi 'aafani fi jasadī, wa radda 'alayya rūḥī, wa adhina li bi dhikrih.
When to Read
Upon waking up in the morning, before starting any other activity. It's a beautiful way to begin your day by acknowledging Allah's blessings specifically for the gift of health and life.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with a heart full of presence. Understand each phrase: acknowledging Allah's perfect praise for restoring your body's health, bringing your soul back after sleep, and enabling you to remember Him. This mindset shifts your focus from the mundane to the truly significant.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is profound because it encapsulates major blessings we often take for granted: a healthy body, the return of our spirit upon waking, and the ability to engage in dhikr (remembrance of Allah). By recognizing these, we cultivate gratitude, which Allah promises to increase. It sets a positive and God-conscious tone for the entire day, reminding us of our dependence on Him and His constant care.
Source & Authentication
Al-Bara' ibn 'Azib (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, when he woke up: 'Alhamdulillahilladhi 'aafani fi jasadī, wa radda 'alayya rūḥī, wa adhina li bi dhikrih.' (All praise is due to Allah, who gave me well-being in my body, returned my soul to me, and granted me permission to remember Him.) — Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3394 (Hasan)