الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah, who brought us back to life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.
Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning, before starting any other activity. It sets the tone for the day, acknowledging Allah's power over life and death and His ultimate control over our return to Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with awareness of its meaning. Understand that waking up is a new opportunity granted by Allah. Reflect on the fact that He is the One who gives life and causes death, and all return is to Him. This reflection itself can inspire a renewed spirit.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua signifies gratitude for the gift of life and the opportunity to worship Allah and do good deeds. It reminds us of our accountability to Allah, which can serve as a powerful antidote to laziness. By remembering that our return is to Him, we are encouraged to make the most of the time we have been given, striving to fulfill our purpose and avoid idleness. It's a simple yet profound statement of faith that can reorient our perspective for the entire day.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifah: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) got up for night prayer, he would say: Allahumma laka al-hamd anta qaiyimus-samawati wal-ardhi wa man fihinna, wa laka al-hamd laka mulkus-samawati wal-ardhi wa man fihinna, wa laka al-hamd anta nurus-samawati wal-ardhi wa man fihinna, anta al-haqq wa wa'duka al-haqq wa liqa'uka haqq, wa qauluka haqq, wal-jannatu haqq, wan-naru haqq, wan-nabiyyuna haqq, wa Muhammadun ﷺ haqq, was-sa'atu haqq. Allahumma laka aslamtu, wa bika amantu, wa 'alaika tawakkaltu, wa ilaika anabtu, wa bika khasamtu, wa ilaika hakamtu. Fagfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, anta ilahi la ilaha illa anta. (Then he would recite the dua for getting up: Alhamdulillahil-ladhi ahyaanaa ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor - All praise is for Allah, who brought us back to life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.)