اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah, who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.
*Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilayhin-nushoor*
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately upon waking up. It's a perfect way to start your day, acknowledging Allah's power over life and death and setting a positive, hopeful tone before you even get out of bed.
How to Read
Upon waking, reflect on the gift of a new day. Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on the meaning of gratitude for being given another chance to live and worship. It's a simple yet profound expression of faith and reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua acknowledges Allah's absolute control over life and death, fostering deep gratitude and dependence on Him. It reminds us that our return is to Him, encouraging us to live each day with purpose. This simple act can shift our perspective from the worries of yesterday to the hope of a new beginning, recognizing that with Allah, every dawn brings renewed possibility. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this specific phrase to express our thankfulness for waking up, a blessing often overlooked.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa: When the Prophet (ﷺ) woke up, he would say: 'Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilayhin-nushoor.' (All praise is for Allah, who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.) - Sahih al-Bukhari 6312