الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is due to Allah, who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilayhin-nushoor.
When to Read
Immediately upon waking up, before you even get out of bed. This is the first expression of gratitude to Allah for the gift of life each new day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear understanding of its meaning. Reflect on the miracle of waking up and the immense power of Allah. Feel the gratitude welling up in your heart as you acknowledge His dominion over life and death.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful way to start your day, acknowledging Allah's sovereignty and expressing gratitude for life. It sets a positive and humble tone, reminding you that your existence is a blessing from Him. By beginning with gratitude, you align your heart with thankfulness, which can open doors to inner peace and resilience against the day's challenges, including your own inner struggles.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifah: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) woke up at night, he would say: 'Allah is the Greatest. Glory be to Allah. There is no god but Allah.' Then he would say: 'Allah is the Greatest. Glory be to Allah. And praise is due to Allah. And there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. I seek forgiveness from Allah.' Then he would say: 'O Allah, Lord of Gabriel, Michael, Israfil, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the hidden and the apparent, You judge between Your servants in that wherein they differ. Guide me to the truth, with Your permission, for indeed You guide whom You will to the straight path.' Then he would say: 'La ilaha illallah, wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer. La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah. Subhanallah walhamdulillah wa la ilaha illallah wallahu akbar.' Then he would say: 'O Allah, forgive me, or O Allah, have mercy upon me.' If he intended to perform Wudu, he would say: 'La ilaha illallah, wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer. La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.' Then he would say: 'Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, wa ash-hadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk.' (Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise is due to You. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.) And if he recited poetry, he would say: 'O Allah, let me sleep with the good and wake me with the good.' And if he woke up from sleep, he would say: 'Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilayhin-nushoor.' (All praise is due to Allah, who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.)