الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is due to Allah, who gave us life after death, and to Him is the resurrection.
Alhamdulillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor.
When to Read
This is the first dua to recite immediately upon waking from sleep. It's a beautiful acknowledgement of Allah's power to bring us back to life each morning, and a direct supplication for strength and purpose for the day ahead.
How to Read
Recite this with sincere gratitude as your eyes open. Reflect on the meaning: every morning is a new chance, a gift from Allah. This remembrance sets a positive and purpose-driven tone for the entire day, directly combating any feelings of lethargy or aimlessness that might creep in after waking.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a fundamental sunnah practice that begins your day with remembrance of Allah's power and control over life and death. It fosters gratitude for the blessing of waking, which is a small 'death' and 'rebirth'. By starting with this acknowledgement, we seek Allah's help to overcome any laziness or lack of motivation, asking Him to grant us the energy and clarity to use our renewed life in His service.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa: When the Prophet (ﷺ) got up for the night (to offer Salah), he used to say: 'Allah is the Greatest! La ilaha ill-Allah, the truth, the lasting. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, who gave us life after death, and to Him is the return.' Then he would say: 'O Allah! Create love in my heart for (good deeds), create love for... [rest of hadith continues with different subject matter related to night prayer].' [This excerpt specifically contains the requested dua upon waking.]