اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِيْ عَافَانِيْ فِيْ جَسَدِيْ، وَرَدَّ عَلَيَّ رُوْحِيْ، وَأَذِنَ لِيْ بِذِكْرِهِ.
All praise is due to Allah, Who restored my soul to me, and granted me well-being in my body, and allowed me to remember Him.
Alhamdulillahilladhi 'afani fi jasadi, wa radda 'alayya ruhi, wa adhina li bi dhikrih.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately upon waking up from sleep. It's the very first thing we should be saying as our consciousness returns, setting the tone for our day with gratitude and remembrance.
How to Read
Recite this with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude for the blessings Allah has bestowed upon you. Recognize that your health, your soul's return, and your ability to remember Allah are all gifts. Take a moment to reflect on these gifts before starting your day.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful act of remembrance and gratitude right at the start of your day. It encompasses acknowledging Allah's continuous care for your physical well-being ('afani fi jasadi) and the return of your spirit after sleep (wa radda 'alayya ruhi). Most importantly, it culminates in acknowledging that our ability to remember and worship Allah is itself a blessing granted by Him (wa adhina li bi dhikrih). By starting your day with this, you're setting a foundation of reliance on Allah and awareness of His favors, which can ward off heedlessness and invite Allah's continued mercy and protection throughout the day.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When any one of you wakes up in the morning, let him say: Alhamdulillahilladhi 'afani fi jasadi, wa radda 'alayya ruhi, wa adhina li bi dhikrih. (All praise is due to Allah, Who restored my soul to me, and granted me well-being in my body, and allowed me to remember Him).' [Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3391. Graded Hasan by Al-Albani]