Dua & Sunnah

Dua Upon Waking: Seeking Allah's Mercy for All Muslims

Waking Up
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 6306

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

All praise is for Allah, Who revived us after He caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.

Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor

When to Read

This is the first supplication to recite immediately upon waking up, before even getting out of bed or performing wudu.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and gratitude as soon as you become aware you have woken up. Reflect on the profound reality that waking is a second life granted by Allah, and that our ultimate return is to Him.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is a powerful expression of gratitude for the gift of life, recognizing that our waking is a blessing from Allah. It sets a tone of remembrance of Allah and accountability for our actions throughout the day, reminding us of our return to Him.

Source & Authentication

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say when he woke up: 'Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor' (All praise is for Allah, Who revived us after He caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection).
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 6306
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