الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي فِي جَسَدِي وَرَدَّ عَلَيَّ رُوحِي وَأَذِنَ لِي بِذِكْرِهِ
All praise is for Allah Who restored my health in my body, returned my soul to me, and granted me permission to remember Him.
Alhamdulillah alladhi 'aafani fi jasadi, wa radda 'alayya ruhi, wa adhina li bikhrih
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately upon waking up, especially after a night of restlessness, nightmares, or just a generally troubled sleep. It's a perfect way to start your day by acknowledging Allah's grace in bringing you through the night and back to consciousness with restored well-being.
How to Read
Upon waking, take a moment to orient yourself. Say this dua with sincerity, feeling gratitude for the simple yet profound blessings of a functioning body and the return of your spirit. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to say this upon waking, so it's a direct sunnah to follow.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a powerful way to begin your day with gratitude, setting a positive tone. It acknowledges Allah's continuous care, not just for our spiritual state but also our physical well-being and the very breath that sustains us. It reminds us that waking up in good health is a blessing from Allah, deserving of sincere thanks.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Ubaidullah bin Abu Bakr bin Anas, from Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, when he woke up, he would say: 'Alhamdulillah alladhi 'aafani fi jasadi, wa radda 'alayya ruhi, wa adhina li bikhrih.' (All praise is for Allah Who restored my health in my body, returned my soul to me, and granted me permission to remember Him.)