الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
All praise is for Allah, who brought us back to life after giving us death, and to Him is the return.
Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor.
When to Read
This is the first thing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would say upon waking from sleep, before anything else. It's a beautiful way to start your day, immediately grounding yourself in Allah's power and the reality of life and death.
How to Read
Recite this statement with sincere praise for Allah as soon as you become conscious after sleep. Take a moment to reflect on the meaning – that your very ability to wake up is a gift from Allah, and that our ultimate return is to Him. It's a simple yet profound acknowledgement of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and Qadar (Divine Decree).
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is more than just words; it's a declaration of faith and a recognition of Allah's sovereignty. By reciting it, you acknowledge that waking is a second life granted by Allah, a mercy, and that the final return (to Allah) is inevitable. It sets a tone of humility and gratitude for the new day, remembering that life and death are entirely in His hands. This practice aligns your heart with the remembrance of Allah from the very first moments of wakefulness, a Sunnah that purifies the soul and begins the day with divine awareness.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Hudhaifa (may Allah be pleased with him): Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) woke up from sleep, he would say: 'Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyaana ba'da ma amaatana wa ilaihin-nushoor.' (All praise is for Allah, who brought us back to life after giving us death, and to Him is the return.)