الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is due to Allah, Who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the (final) return.
Al-hamdulillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilaihin-nushur.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking up from sleep. It marks the beginning of our day, acknowledging Allah's power over life and death, and setting a spiritual tone for the hours ahead.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely upon opening your eyes after waking. Reflect on the meaning of each word, recognizing that waking is a new lease on life granted by Allah. It's a beautiful way to start the day by thanking the One who allows us to experience it.
Virtues & Benefits
This invocation is profound. By acknowledging Allah's power to give life and cause death, we are reminded of our reliance on Him and our ultimate return to Him. Waking up and reciting this is a way of seeking His blessings for the new day, hoping it will be filled with His mercy and guidance, and ultimately be a means for our sins to be forgiven and our souls purified, leading us towards His pleasure and the final return.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) got up for night prayer, he would say: Allah is the Greatest! Glory be to Allah! There is no god but Allah! I seek forgiveness from You, and turn to You in repentance. O Allah! Have mercy on me. O Allah! Grant me guidance and sustenance and protection. And when he slept, he would say: O Allah, with Your Name I die and live. And when he woke up, he would say: All praise is due to Allah, Who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the (final) return. Sahih al-Bukhari 6312. [Note: The specific part quoted in the entry is the latter portion of this hadith related to waking up.]