الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا. اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُسْلِمِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ.
All praise is due to Allah, Who gave us life after death, and to Him is the return. O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds. O Allah, forgive me, my parents, and all Muslims on the Day when the judgment will take place.
Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor. Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan. Allahumma ighfir li wa liwalidayya wa lilmuslimeena yawma yaqoomul hisaab.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning, after recalling that Allah has granted you a new day of life. It’s a beautiful way to start your day by acknowledging Allah's power and asking for His blessings for yourself, your parents, and the entire Muslim community.
How to Read
Upon waking, take a moment to reflect on the gift of life. Recite the dua with sincerity and a clear intention. The first part acknowledges Allah's sovereignty over life and death, and the second part is a comprehensive request for the day ahead, including forgiveness for yourself and your loved ones.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses several key aspects of a believer's life. Firstly, it’s an expression of gratitude for waking up, recognizing Allah as the source of life. Secondly, it’s a request for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and deeds that are accepted by Allah – pillars of a fulfilling life in this world and the hereafter. Most importantly, it includes a profound supplication for the forgiveness of your parents and all Muslims, highlighting the importance of remembering and praying for others, especially on the Day of Judgment.
Source & Authentication
Hudhaifah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) woke up at night, he would recite: 'La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, Subhan-Allah, Wa bihamdihi, as-taghfirullah' (There is no god but Allah, Allah is the Greatest, Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him, I seek Allah's forgiveness). And he would say: 'The children of Israel (or the Ummah of Bani Israel) narrated and it was said: 'What is the meaning of this?' He said: 'We have written it (i.e. the saying of Jesus, son of Mary) down and we have been ordered to seek Allah's forgiveness.' And when he would get up (from sleep) he would recite: 'Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilahin-nushoor' (All praise is due to Allah, Who gave us life after death, and to Him is the return). And when he would finish recitation (of the Quran) he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds).