اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِيْ أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَاۤ أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُوْرُ
All praise is due to Allah, Who brought us back to life after causing us to die, and to Him is the final return.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor
When to Read
This dua should be recited immediately upon waking up in the morning, before you even get out of bed. It's the very first thing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to say as our day begins.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, reflecting on the meaning. It's a moment of gratitude to Allah for granting you another day of life and opportunity. Upon reciting it, you can then move on to other morning supplications and preparing for the day.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is incredibly powerful as it marks the start of your day with profound gratitude. It acknowledges Allah's power over life and death, reminding us that our existence is a blessing. By starting your day with this, you set a tone of reliance on Allah and thankfulness for His blessings, which can lead to a more focused and productive day, a more contented heart, and a deeper spiritual connection.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) got up for the night (to offer his prayers), he used to say: Allah Akbar! (Iskat al-Laili was-Sa'imun). Then he would pray and say: O Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the Arsh (Throne), our Lord and the Lord of all things, You Who cause the seed-kernel to sprout, You Who revealed the Torah and the Injil and the Quran, I seek refuge in You from the evil of all evil from which You will seize the forelock. You are the First and there is nothing before You; You are the Last and there is nothing after You; You are the Apparent and there is nothing above You; You are the Hidden and there is nothing nearer than You. Remove our debt and make us free from poverty. The narrator then added: And when he woke up from his sleep, he used to say: All the praises are for Allah Who gives us life after death and to Him is the rising (in the end). Sahih al-Bukhari 6312. (Note: The hadith text includes additional duas recited by the Prophet ﷺ at different times, but the specific portion regarding waking up is what's relevant here.)