سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ.
Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praise is due to You. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayka.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking from sleep, especially when one opens their eyes and perhaps looks towards the sky or the surroundings. It’s a beautiful way to begin your day by acknowledging Allah's perfection and His blessings.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely, with awareness of its meaning. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would say this upon waking. It’s a moment of quiet reflection before the day’s activities begin. Some narrations mention looking at the sky while saying this, connecting the act of waking to the vastness and wonder of creation.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a beautiful acknowledgment of Allah's glory, His oneness, and our reliance on Him. It’s a form of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) that purifies our state upon waking. By seeking forgiveness and repenting, we start our day with a clean slate, seeking Allah's pleasure. The act of looking at the sky while reciting it connects us to the signs of Allah in the heavens, reminding us of His immense power and wisdom.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by 'Abdullah bin 'Amr (may Allah be pleased with them): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever awakes from sleep and says: *'Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayka'* (Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praise is due to You. I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.)," it will be written in a seal and not broken until the Day of Resurrection.