الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Praise be to Allah, Who brought us back to life after causing us to die, and to Him is the Resurrection.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amana wa ilaihin-nushur.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. It's the very first thing we should say as we regain consciousness, setting the tone for our day. By beginning with gratitude for life, we acknowledge Allah's power and our dependence on Him, which can be a powerful antidote to negative thoughts that try to creep in.
How to Read
Say this dua with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude. As you wake, take a moment to truly feel the blessing of being alive. Reflect on the fact that Allah has granted you another day, another chance to do good and seek His pleasure. Let the words settle within you, reminding you of the greater journey back to Him.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua upon waking is a Sunnah practice that encompasses profound meaning. It's an expression of gratitude for life itself, a reminder of our ultimate return to Allah, and a declaration of faith in His power over life and death. By starting the day with thanks, we cultivate a positive mindset, acknowledging that Allah is the source of all strength and renewal. This foundation of gratitude can fortify us against the onslaught of negative thoughts, doubts, or anxieties that often arise in the morning, helping us to face the day with a clearer, more resilient spirit.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Al-Bara' bin 'Azib (may Allah be pleased with him): Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "When you go to your bed, you should say: 'Allahumma aslamtu nafsi ilaika, wa wajjahtu wajhi ilaika, wa fawwadtu amri ilaika, wa alja'tu zahrī ilaika, raghbatan wa rahbatan ilaika, la malja'a wa la manja minka illa ilaika. Amantu bikitābika-lladhī anzalta wa nabiyyika-lladhī arsalta.' (O Allah! I have submitted myself to You, turned my face towards You, entrusted my affair to You, and have had recourse to You for protection, seeking Your support both out of hope and fear. There is no refuge or safe haven from You except with You. I believe in Your Book which You have revealed and in Your Prophet whom You have sent.) If you die that night, you will die upon Fitrah (natural disposition). And if you wake up, you will wake up with good." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6313). And in another narration: "Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amana wa ilaihin-nushur." (Praise be to Allah, Who brought us back to life after causing us to die, and to Him is the Resurrection.) - Sahih al-Bukhari 6312