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 amaatanaa wa ilayhin-nushoor
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking up from sleep, before getting out of bed or engaging in any other activity. It sets the tone for the day, acknowledging Allah's power over life and death.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and contemplation of Allah's immense power. The physical act of sitting up or reflecting while still in bed is part of the sunnah. Upon waking, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite this dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This fundamental dua upon waking expresses gratitude for life, which is a great blessing from Allah. By acknowledging His power, we remind ourselves of our dependence on Him and the ultimate return to Him, fostering humility and mindfulness throughout the day. While this specific dua doesn't directly mention elders, the general principle of thanking Allah upon waking for renewed life allows us to approach our day with a spirit of gratitude, which naturally extends to honoring the blessings in our lives, including our elders.
Source & Authentication
‘Ubaidullah bin Abdullah narrated that ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, upon waking from sleep, would recite: 'Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilayhin-nushoor.' (All praise is for Allah, who brought us back to life after giving us death, and to Him is the resurrection).