الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is due to Allah, Who brought us back to life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor.
When to Read
This dua should be recited immediately upon waking up from sleep, before getting out of bed. It sets the tone for the entire day, acknowledging Allah's power over life and death and His ultimate dominion.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude. Upon waking, pause for a moment to reflect on the blessing of being granted another day. Utter these words clearly, acknowledging the truth of their meaning. It is also recommended to follow this with other duas for waking, such as reciting Ayat al-Kursi and the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses profound spiritual benefits. By acknowledging that Allah is the one who grants life and causes death, we reaffirm our dependence on Him and our belief in the Hereafter. It fosters humility and gratitude for the gift of consciousness and another opportunity to worship Him. It prepares the heart and mind to face the day with faith, seeking Allah's guidance and protection, and aiming to make all our actions a means of attaining His pleasure and salvation.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say, when he woke up: Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor. (All praise is due to Allah, Who brought us back to life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection). - Sahih al-Bukhari 6306. Other narrations mention: He would say: 'La ilaha illallah, wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir. Subhanallah, walhamdulillah, wa la ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-'aliyyil-'azim. Rabbi ighfir li.' (There is no god but Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and to Him belongs praise, and He is over all things competent. Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Allah, and there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest, and there is no might nor power except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great. My Lord, forgive me.). This indicates the richness of the Sunnah in guiding us through our daily routines with remembrance of Allah.