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.
Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amata-na wa ilayhin-nushoor.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. It sets the tone for the entire day, acknowledging Allah's power over life and death and reaffirming our return to Him.
How to Read
Recite this upon opening your eyes after waking. It's a simple yet profound expression of gratitude and reliance on Allah. Say it with sincerity, reflecting on the miracle of waking up each day.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful way to start the day with a heart full of gratitude and acknowledgment of Allah's sovereignty. It helps cultivate a sense of peace and contentment by reminding us that our lives are entirely in Allah's hands. By attributing all praise to Him, we shift our focus from worldly worries to divine blessings, fostering a more positive and resilient outlook.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) woke up at night, he used to say: 'Allah Akbar! Glory be to Allah! The praises are to Allah! There is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest! Then he would say: 'O Allah! Lord of Gabriel and Michael, Lord of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, You judge between Your servants in that wherein they differ. Guide me to the truth from which others differ by Your leave. Verily, You guide to the straight path.' Then he would say: 'Glory be to Allah! Praise be to Allah! There is no god but Allah! Allah is the Greatest!' Then he would say: 'O Allah! Grant me refuge from the punishment of the Fire on the day You will resurrect or gather Your servants.' He would also say: 'O Allah! Grant me Your guidance, righteousness, chastity, and self-sufficiency.' And he would say: 'All praise is due to Allah, Who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6312). While the full hadith describes waking for night prayer, the latter part of the dua, 'Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amata-na wa ilayhin-nushoor,' is specifically taught for waking up in general.