الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah, Who gave us life after bringing us death, and to Him is the resurrection.
Alḥamdulillāhil-ladhī aḥyānā baʿda mā amātanā wa-ilayhin-nushūr
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. Its recitation sets a tone of gratitude and awareness of Allah's dominion over life and death, which naturally leads to reflecting on how one spends their renewed life, including dedicating time and effort towards memorizing the Quran.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of heart upon opening your eyes after waking. Reflect on the meaning of returning to life and the accountability that follows. This mindset can then be consciously directed towards the noble goal of memorizing the Quran, seeking Allah's help in the process.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is the primary supplication taught for waking up. Its immediate recitation fosters gratitude and acknowledges Allah's power. By starting the day with remembrance of Allah and the hereafter, we are encouraged to use our time productively, making the pursuit of memorizing the Quran a natural aspiration for a life pleasing to Allah. A life filled with the Quran is a life dedicated to Allah's guidance and pleasure.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Huzaifah (may Allah be pleased with him): When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) intended to sleep, he would say: 'Bismika amūtu wa aḥyā' (With Your name I die and I live). And when he woke up, he would say: 'Alḥamdulillāhil-ladhī aḥyānā baʿda mā amātanā wa ilayhin-nushūr' (All praise is for Allah, Who gave us life after bringing us death, and to Him is the resurrection).