الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah, who brought us back to life after giving us death, and to Him is the resurrection.
Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amata-na wa ilaihil-nushoor
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking from sleep, before any other action. It serves as an immediate acknowledgment of Allah's power and our dependence on Him for life itself.
How to Read
Recite this statement of gratitude and affirmation with sincerity and a clear heart. Let the words resonate, reminding you that every new day is a gift from Allah, a fresh opportunity to strengthen your faith and live according to His will. It's about acknowledging the profound truth that our waking is a renewal of life bestowed by the Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound sense of reliance and gratitude. By praising Allah upon waking, you are essentially acknowledging His sovereignty over life and death, which reinforces the core tenets of faith and conviction. It sets a mindful tone for the day, reminding us that our existence is a trust from Allah, encouraging us to live purposefully and with a strong sense of accountability.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Hudhaifah (may Allah be pleased with him): Whenever the Prophet (peace be upon him) woke up at night, he would recite: 'La ilaha illallahu Wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu, wa Huwa 'ala kulli shay'in Qadeer. Subhanallahi, wal hamdu lillahi, wa la ilaha illallahu, wallahu Akbar, wa la haula wa la quwwata illa billahil 'Aliyyil 'Adheem.' Then he would say: 'Rabbighfirli' (O my Lord, forgive me) or supplicate. He would also perform ablution and brush his teeth. He would then praise Allah with the Takbir, Tahlil, Tasbih, and Tahmid (saying Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Subhanallah, and Alhamdulillah). He would then say: 'Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amata-na wa ilaihil-nushoor.' (All praise is for Allah, who brought us back to life after giving us death, and to Him is the resurrection). (This particular phrase is part of a longer narration describing the Prophet's actions upon waking during the night, found in Sahih al-Bukhari 1144 and others, with variations. The phrase itself about waking after being brought back to life after death is also found in Sahih al-Bukhari 6306 in the context of waking up after sleep.)