Dua & Sunnah

Dua Upon Waking: Seeking Allah's Aid in Releasing the Body from Sleep

Waking Up
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 6306

ุงู„ู’ุญูŽู…ู’ุฏู ู„ูู„ู‘ูŽู‡ู ุงู„ู‘ูŽุฐููŠ ุฃูŽุญู’ูŠูŽุงู†ูŽุง ุจูŽุนู’ุฏูŽ ู…ูŽุง ุฃูŽู…ูŽุงุชูŽู†ูŽุง ูˆูŽุฅูู„ูŽูŠู’ู‡ู ุงู„ู†ู‘ูุดููˆุฑู

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All praise is due to Allah, Who has given us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.

Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor

When to Read

This beautiful dua is recited immediately upon waking from sleep, before even moving or sitting up. It's the very first utterance that should grace our lips as we transition from unconsciousness back into the awareness of life.

How to Read

Recite this dua with a heart full of gratitude and a sincere acknowledgement of Allah's power over life and death. Recognize that waking is a form of resurrection, a daily reminder of our ultimate return to Him.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is a profound expression of acknowledging Allah's complete dominion. By thanking Him for reviving us after sleep (which is a form of minor death), we affirm our dependence on Him for every breath and every moment. It sets a positive and thankful tone for the day, reminding us of our ultimate accountability and return to Allah.

Source & Authentication

โ€˜Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: Whenever the Prophet (๏ทบ) woke up from his sleep, he would say: 'Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor.' (All praise is due to Allah, Who has given us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection). He would also say: 'La ilaha illallah.' (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah).
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 6306
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