Dua & Sunnah

Dua Upon Waking: Asking Allah to Make the Day a Means of Forgiveness

Waking Up
Hasan HadithSunan At-Tirmidhi 3391

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي فِي جَسَدِي وَرَدَّ عَلَيَّ رُوحِي وَأَذِنَ لِي بِذِكْرِهِ.

All praise is due to Allah, who restored my soul and granted me well-being in my body and permitted me to remember Him.

Alhamdulillahilladhi 'afani fi jasadi wa radda 'alayya ruhi wa adhina li bithikrih.

When to Read

Immediately upon waking up from sleep, before doing anything else. This is the first act of remembrance of Allah for the new day.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt gratitude as you feel yourself regaining consciousness. Reflect on the immense blessings of health and life that Allah has granted you.

Virtues & Benefits

This beautiful dua encompasses profound gratitude. By thanking Allah for restoring our souls and health, and for enabling us to remember Him, we set a positive and thankful tone for the entire day. It reminds us that our waking moments are a gift, and a potential opportunity to seek forgiveness and draw closer to our Creator. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua, highlighting its importance in acknowledging Allah's continuous blessings.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "When any one of you wakes up in the morning, he should say: 'Alhamdulillahilladhi 'afani fi jasadi wa radda 'alayya ruhi wa adhina li bithikrih' (All praise is due to Allah, who restored my soul and granted me well-being in my body and permitted me to remember Him)." (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3391, graded Hasan by the publisher)
Hasan HadithSunan At-Tirmidhi 3391
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