الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is due to 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
Recite this immediately upon waking from sleep, before any other action. It's the first supplication of the day, setting a tone of gratitude and remembrance for the new day granted to us.
How to Read
Say this with sincere gratitude on your tongue, reflecting on the immense blessing of being given another chance at life. It’s a declaration of faith in Allah's power over life and death, and a recognition that our return is to Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful expression of gratitude for the gift of life and a reaffirmation of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah). By starting your day with this, you acknowledge Allah's sovereignty and express thankfulness for waking up healthy and alive. It also prepares your heart to face the day with a conscious connection to your Creator, seeking His blessings and guidance from the outset. While this specific dua focuses on waking, the general principle of seeking refuge in Allah's words protects from all forms of evil, including nightmares.
Source & Authentication
‘Ubaidullah bin Abdullah bin Utbah narrated that Al-Bara’ bin ‘Azib (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "Whenever the Prophet ﷺ went to bed, he would lie on his right side and say: ‘O Allah, I have submitted my face to You, and entrusted my affair to You, and I have sought refuge in You for the sake of Your grace, desiring Your reward and fearing Your punishment. There is no refuge and no protector from You except with You.’ When he woke up, he would say: ‘Al-hamdulillahilladhi ahyaana ba’da ma amaatanaa wa ilaihin-nushoor.’ (All praise is due to Allah, Who revived us after He caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection)." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6312). While this hadith mentions the dua upon waking, the dua concerning protection from bad dreams is often a separate, though complementary, practice.