الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Praise be to Allah who gave us life after He had caused us to die and to Him is the return.
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately upon waking up, as soon as you regain full consciousness after sleep. It marks the transition from the 'minor death' of sleep back to life, reminding us of Allah's power and our ultimate destination. This is the moment to re-establish your purpose for the day, seeking Allah's help to live it in a way that pleases Him and aligns with the Sunnah of His Messenger ﷺ.
How to Read
Recite this dua with deep reflection and gratitude. Ponder the profound meaning of being granted a new day of life by Allah. This isn't just a rote utterance; it's a heartfelt acknowledgment of Allah's mercy and an opportunity to renew your intention to spend the day in obedience, seeking His guidance in every action, big or small. Let it be the first conscious act that sets the tone for a day mindful of Allah and His Prophet's ﷺ teachings.
Virtues & Benefits
Starting your day with this powerful invocation grounds you in gratitude and conscious awareness. It reminds us that every breath is a gift from Allah, fostering **humility** and **reliance** on Him from the very beginning. By acknowledging our return to Allah, we cultivate **mindfulness** of our actions throughout the day, prompting us to live righteously and seek His pleasure. This daily practice, established by the Prophet ﷺ himself, is a direct act of following the Sunnah, and through it, we subtly yet powerfully ask Allah for **guidance** to continue on that blessed path. It sets a foundation for a day filled with *barakah* (blessings) and purpose. (Sahih al-Bukhari 6324, Sahih Muslim 2711).
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa and Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with them): 'When the Prophet ﷺ went to bed, he used to say: 'Allahumma bismika amutu wa ahya,' (O Allah, in Your Name I die and I live); and when he got up, he used to say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ (Praise be to Allah who gave us life after He had caused us to die and to Him is the return).'