بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ
In the name of Allah. Praise be to Allah. Glory be to Allah. And Allah is the Greatest. I seek forgiveness from Allah.
Bismillahi, alhamdulillahi, subhanallah, wallahu akbar, astaghfirullah
When to Read
This powerful remembrance is recited immediately upon waking from sleep, before one's feet even touch the ground. It sets the tone for the day, beginning with acknowledging Allah's perfection, His greatness, and seeking His forgiveness for any shortcomings.
How to Read
Recite these words with sincere intention and a heart full of gratitude. It's a beautiful way to transition from the state of sleep to wakefulness, remembering your Lord before any worldly concerns occupy your mind. You can say them softly to yourself as you stir from sleep.
Virtues & Benefits
This practice is more than just words; it's a spiritual anchor. By starting your day with these declarations, you are: * **Acknowledging Allah's Supremacy:** Beginning with 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) invokes His blessing and protection. 'Alhamdulillah' expresses gratitude for waking up to a new day, a gift in itself. 'Subhanallah' glorifies Him, recognizing His absolute perfection, and 'Allahu Akbar' affirms His supreme greatness above all else. * **Seeking Pardon:** The request 'Astaghfirullah' (I seek forgiveness from Allah) is crucial. It acknowledges our human fallibility and seeks Allah's mercy, purifying the heart as we begin our day's activities. While this specific wording is associated with waking, seeking Allah's forgiveness in general is a constant need for the believer. The Quran reminds us, 'And seek forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him...' (Hud 11:3).
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When any one of you wakes up, let him say: Bismillah, alhamdulillahi, subhanallah, wallahu akbar, astaghfirullah. Then he said: 'O Allah, I ask You for Your grace and sustenance.' And he said: 'Allah has commanded that if when one of you sleeps and wakes up, he says: Bismillah, alhamdulillahi, subhanallah, wallahu akbar, astaghfirullah, O Allah, I ask You for Your grace and sustenance, then he has fulfilled what is incumbent upon him to do.' [Sunan Ibn Majah 3884]. The attribution of the latter part of the hadith to Allah commanding this can be understood as Allah inspiring His Prophet ﷺ to teach it to the Ummah, fulfilling a right of Allah.