Dua & Sunnah

Dua Upon Waking: Seeking Allah's Protection from Sudden Calamities

Waking Up
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5088

اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَدَنِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي سَمْعِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَصَرِي، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكُفْرِ وَالْفَقْرِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ

O Allah, grant me well-being in my body. O Allah, grant me well-being in my hearing. O Allah, grant me well-being in my sight. There is no god but You. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from disbelief and poverty. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave. There is no god but You.

Allahumma 'afini fi badani, Allahumma 'afini fi sam'i, Allahumma 'afini fi basari, la ilaha illa anta. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-kufri wal-faqr, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabri, la ilaha illa anta.

When to Read

This dua is recited immediately upon waking up in the morning, before starting your day. It sets the tone for seeking Allah's protection and blessings from the very beginning of your consciousness.

How to Read

Recite this dua after you have fully woken up and are able to focus. It is recommended to say it with sincerity and full conviction in Allah's ability to protect you. Reflecting on the meanings of each phrase as you say it will enhance its impact.

Virtues & Benefits

This powerful dua encompasses seeking protection for our physical health (body, hearing, sight), protection from spiritual ailments like disbelief and poverty, and refuge from the torment of the grave. By reciting it upon waking, we are asking Allah to safeguard us throughout the day and night from calamities, both seen and unseen. The repetition of 'La ilaha illa anta' (There is no god but You) reinforces Tawhid and our absolute reliance on Allah.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Ad-Darda': The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: When any one of you wakes up in the morning, he should say: 'Allahumma 'afini fi badani, Allahumma 'afini fi sam'i, Allahumma 'afini fi basari, la ilaha illa anta. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-kufri wal-faqr, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab al-qabri, la ilaha illa anta.' (O Allah, grant me well-being in my body. O Allah, grant me well-being in my hearing. O Allah, grant me well-being in my sight. There is no god but You. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from disbelief and poverty. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave. There is no god but You.) If you wake up in the morning saying this, and you die on that day, you will die a martyr. If you wake up in the evening saying this, and you die on that night, you will die as a martyr. (Sunan Abi Dawud 5088)
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5088
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