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.
Alhamdulillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilahin-nushoor.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking from sleep, before moving or speaking. It's the very first utterance of the day, setting a tone of gratitude and remembrance.
How to Read
Recite this with sincerity, acknowledging that your ability to wake and live another day is a gift from Allah. It's a moment of reflection on your return to life, and ultimately, your return to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ way of starting his day. It instills a deep sense of gratitude for the blessing of life, which is often taken for granted. By recalling that Allah is the one who grants life and will bring about the resurrection, it helps us remember our ultimate purpose and accountability to Him, thus grounding our daily actions in a spiritual framework.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa: Whenever the Prophet ﷺ woke up from sleep, he used to say: 'Alhamdulillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilahin-nushoor.' (All praise is for Allah, Who brought us back to life after giving us death, and to Him is the resurrection.)