الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي فِي جَسَدِي، وَرَدَّ عَلَيَّ رُوحِي، وَأَذِنَ لِي بِذِكْرِهِ
Praise be to Allah Who gave me health in my body, returned my soul to me, and granted me permission to remember Him.
Alhamdulillahilladhi 'afani fi jasadi, wa radda 'alayya ruhi, wa adhina li bidhikrih
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning. It sets a tone of gratitude and remembrance for the new day, connecting you to Allah and His blessings from the very first moments.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of awareness. Feel the gratitude for the blessings mentioned: health, a returned soul (life), and the ability to remember Allah. It's a personal reflection, so say it quietly to yourself as you stir from sleep.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound expression of gratitude that encompasses the fundamental blessings of life: physical well-being, the continuation of life itself, and the divine enablement to remember and worship Allah. By acknowledging these gifts, we cultivate a deeper connection with our Creator and set a positive, God-conscious intention for our day. It reminds us that every breath and every moment is a favor from Allah, prompting us to use our waking hours in His remembrance and obedience. The love for Allah's messengers is inherently tied to loving Allah, as they are the conduits of His message. By thanking Allah for enabling us to remember Him, we are also thanking Him for the guidance He sent through His messengers.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Ubaidillah bin Abi Bakr bin Yasir, from Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: When one of you wakes up in the morning, let him say: 'Alhamdulillahilladhi 'afani fi jasadi, wa radda 'alayya ruhi, wa adhina li bidhikrih.' (Praise be to Allah Who gave me health in my body, returned my soul to me, and granted me permission to remember Him.)