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 return.
*Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor*
When to Read
Recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. This dua serves as a beautiful transition from sleep to wakefulness, setting a tone of gratitude and purpose for the day ahead. It reminds us that each new day is a gift and an opportunity granted by Allah.
How to Read
Recite this once, with sincerity and reflection. Upon waking, before moving or engaging in other activities, pause to remember Allah's power and your reliance on Him. Reflect on the profound blessing of being granted another day of life and the chance to strive for good.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua cultivates a deep sense of gratitude for the gift of life and consciousness. By acknowledging Allah as the source of both life and return, it fosters humility and accountability. It instills an immediate awareness of our accountability to our Creator, prompting a more purposeful start to the day and a renewed commitment to good deeds. The very act of thanking Allah upon waking primes the heart to seek His pleasure throughout the day.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa (may Allah be pleased with him): Whenever the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ got up for the night (to offer his prayers), he would say: 'Allah-u-Akbar! La ilaha illa Allah, thrice, and then recited the following verses: 'Allah-u-Akbar! La ilaha illa Allah. (Allah is the Greatest! None has the right to be worshipped but Allah). Then he would say: 'Glory be to Allah! How perfect is Allah! I have praised Him! (Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi) O Allah! I seek refuge from the cursed Satan.' (Allah-u-Akbar! La ilaha illa Allah. Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi. Allah-umma inni a'udhu bika min-ash-shaitan-in-najis). Then he would finish his recitation (of the Quran). And he would say: 'Praise is due to Allah, Who has made me alive and I am His slave. Praise is due to Allah, Who has kept my soul in me till this day. Praise is due to Allah, Who has kept me healthy in my body. Praise is due to Allah, Who has provided me with food for the day and the night. Praise is due to Allah, Who has taught me what I did not know, and what is more, Allah has bestowed upon me Islam.' He would say thrice: 'Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor.' (All praise is for Allah, Who has brought us back to life after death, and to Him is the gathering). (Sahih al-Bukhari 6312).