Dua & Sunnah
Dua & Sunnah

Dua for a Peaceful Transition from This World to the Next Upon Waking

Sleep Duas
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 6312

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِيْۤ اَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَاۤ اَمَاتَنَا وَاِلَيْهِ النُّشُوْرُ

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All praise is for Allah, who brought us back to life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.

Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilaihin-nushur.

When to Read

This dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. It serves as an acknowledgment of Allah's power over life and death and sets a tone of gratitude and remembrance for the new day.

How to Read

Upon waking, before speaking to anyone or engaging in other activities, take a moment to recall the blessing of being revived. Utter this beautiful praise to Allah with sincerity and contemplation of its profound meaning.

Virtues & Benefits

Reciting this dua upon waking is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It reminds us that our waking each morning is a gift from Allah, a new opportunity to live and strive in His way. It expresses gratitude for life itself and acknowledges that our return to Him is certain. This practice cultivates humility and strengthens our reliance on Allah as we begin our day.

Source & Authentication

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When Allah brings any of His creation to the morning, they are revived by Him. When Allah brings any of His creation to the evening, they are caused to die by Him. It is He who holds back the soul that He has decreed death for, and He releases the soul for a specified term. So, the two sides say: 'Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilaihin-nushur.' (All praise is for Allah, who brought us back to life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection).
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 6312
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