لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيْرٌ، سُبْحَانَ اللهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلهِ، وَلَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ، وَاللهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيْمِ، رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِيْ
None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs all sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things competent. Glory be to Allah, and all praise is due to Allah, and there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. And there is no might nor power except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great. O Lord, forgive me.
La ilaha illallah wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu, wa Huwa 'ala kulli shay'in Qadeer. Subhanallah, walhamdulillah, wa la ilaha illallah, wallahu Akbar, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil 'Aliyyil 'Atheem. Rabbi-ghfir li.
When to Read
This dua is recited when one wakes up during the night. It can be recited at any point after waking, whether for a short while or to perform voluntary prayer (Qiyam al-Layl). The act of waking in the night itself is a precious opportunity for remembrance of Allah.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and presence of heart. It is recommended to reflect on the meanings of the words and the greatness of Allah. If one wakes up with the intention to pray, this dua can be a beautiful start, followed by the supplication found in Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses the Tawhid (Oneness of Allah), His dominion, praise, and power. Reciting it upon waking in the night is a sign of Allah's remembrance and seeking His forgiveness. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned the virtue of reciting specific phrases upon waking, and this dua incorporates many significant elements of devotion.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever wakes up at night and says: 'La ilaha illallah wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu, wa Huwa 'ala kulli shay'in Qadeer. Subhanallah, walhamdulillah, wa la ilaha illallah, wallahu Akbar, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil 'Aliyyil 'Atheem. Rabbi-ghfir li' (None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs all sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things competent. Glory be to Allah, and all praise is due to Allah, and there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. And there is no might nor power except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great. O Lord, forgive me), then his supplication is answered. If he performs ablution and prays, his prayer is accepted.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5062, graded Hasan)