الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah Who gave us life after death, and to Him is the resurrection.
*Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor*
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. It's the very first expression of gratitude for the new day, setting the tone for our actions and intentions.
How to Read
Say this with sincere gratitude in your heart, reflecting on the miracle of being granted another day of life. It’s a simple yet profound acknowledgment of Allah's power and our reliance on Him. Focus on the meaning: realizing that life is a gift and that our return is to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses gratitude for life itself, which is the foundation for all good deeds. By starting the day with thanks, we acknowledge Allah's dominion, which inherently counters arrogance. Recognizing that our return is to Him reminds us of our accountability and encourages humility. It's a powerful antidote to the self-importance that can creep in as we navigate our day, reminding us that all strength and life come from Allah alone.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) got up for the night (to pray), he would say: 'Allah-u-Akbar! Glory be to Allah! Praise be to Allah! There is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest! (Then he would say:) I seek refuge in Allah from the punishment of the Hell, and from the punishment of the grave, and from the evil of the Dajjal, and from the trials of life and death. And when he woke up from sleep, he would say: All praise is for Allah Who gave us life after death, and to Him is the resurrection.'