الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah, who revived us after He caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.
Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor
When to Read
Immediately upon waking up from sleep, before doing anything else.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely after opening your eyes. It's a beautiful way to start your day by acknowledging Allah's power over life and death, and by remembering that our ultimate return is to Him. Take a moment to reflect on the meaning as you say it.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a fundamental expression of gratitude for the gift of life, which Allah grants us each morning. It reminds us that our waking is a blessing, a new opportunity. More importantly, by acknowledging 'to Him is the resurrection,' it immediately shifts our perspective. We are reminded that this life is temporary and that our true and lasting home is the Hereafter. This focus helps us orient our daily actions towards seeking Allah's pleasure and preparing for our eternal journey, rather than getting lost in the fleeting distractions of this world.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhayfah: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) woke up from sleep, he would say: 'Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor' (All praise is for Allah, who revived us after He caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection). Sahih al-Bukhari 6306.