الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah who brought us back to life after giving us death, and to Him is the resurrection.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor
When to Read
Immediately upon waking up from sleep, before any other action. This is the first thing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would do upon rousing.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity, reflecting on the immense blessing of being granted another day of life. It's a moment to acknowledge Allah's power over life and death and to re-center your purpose around Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This simple yet profound dua encapsulates gratitude for life itself, recognizing that each awakening is a gift from Allah. It shifts our mindset from the mundane to the eternal, reminding us that our ultimate return is to Allah. By starting the day with this acknowledgment, we invite Allah's remembrance into every subsequent action.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa (may Allah be pleased with him): Whenever the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ woke up at night, he would recite: 'Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdik, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaik' (Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise be to You! I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and I turn to You in repentance). And when he woke up in the morning, he would say: 'Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor' (All praise is for Allah who brought us back to life after giving us death, and to Him is the resurrection).