الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah Who revived us after causing us to die, and to Him is the return.
Al-hamdulillah alladhi ahyana ba'da ma amana wa ilayhin-nushur.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. It sets a positive and grateful tone for the day, reminding us of Allah's power over life and death, and His ultimate dominion. This conscious remembrance of our return to Him can inspire a mindset ready to serve Him through serving His creation.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and awareness of its meaning. Upon waking, before even moving or engaging with worldly affairs, take a moment to thank Allah. The intention behind this gratitude can be a powerful catalyst for wanting to utilize the day He has granted you in ways that please Him, including acts of kindness and charity.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a practice of gratitude, acknowledging Allah's blessing of life. It fosters humility by remembering our mortality and accountability to Allah. By starting the day with this remembrance, we are better positioned to reflect on our purpose and how we can spend the granted time in beneficial ways, such as helping the needy, which is a highly rewarded act in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "The best of people are those who are most beneficial to people." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 8, Hadith 6236).
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he woke up, used to say: "Al-hamdulillah alladhi ahyana ba'da ma amana, wa ilayhin-nushur." (All praise is for Allah Who revived us after causing us to die, and to Him is the return).