Morning Dua (Upon Waking)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur

All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having caused us to die, and to Him is the return.

أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Asbahna wa asbahal-mulku lillahi, wal-hamdu lillahi, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer

We have entered the morning and the kingdom belongs to Allah, and all praise is for Allah. There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs praise, and He has power over all things. (Sahih Muslim 2723)

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

Bismillahilladhi la yadurru ma'as-mihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa Huwas-Sami'ul-'Aleem

In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing. (Sunan Abi Dawud 5088 - Recite 3x)

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَىٰ عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ، وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ

Allahumma Anta Rabbi la ilaha illa Anta, khalaqtani wa ana 'abduka, wa ana 'ala 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastata'tu, a'udhu bika min sharri ma sana'tu, abu'u laka bini'matika 'alayya, wa abu'u bidhanbi faghfir li fa-innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa Anta

O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I abide by Your covenant and Your promise as best I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favor upon me, and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for none can forgive sins except You. (Sayyidul Istighfar – Sahih al-Bukhari 6306)

📚Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6312 & Sahih Muslim 2711

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Last Reviewed: September 2026
Verified Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6312 & Sahih Muslim 2711
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When to Recite

Immediately upon waking each morning, before getting out of bed or commencing daily tasks.

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How to Recite & Etiquette

Wipe sleep from your eyes with both hands as in the Sunnah, then recite calmly with mindful gratitude to Allah for granting life after sleep.

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About this Supplication & Hadith Context

Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah

✦The Prophetic Morning Awaking Supplication

In Sahih al-Bukhari (6312) and Sahih Muslim (2711), Hudhayfah (RA) reported that when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) woke up in the morning, he would say: 'Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur' ('All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection').

✦Starting the Day with Gratitude and Taqwa

Waking up each morning is a renewed gift of life. By opening your eyes with praise of Allah and acknowledging the resurrection (An-Nushur), you dispel morning lethargy, protect yourself from spiritual heedlessness, and enter the morning mindful of your divine purpose.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morning Dua (Upon Waking)

Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:

What is the morning Dua upon waking in Arabic and English?▼

Arabic: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ. Transliteration: 'Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur'. English: 'All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6312).

What is the spiritual meaning of 'after having caused us to die' in this Dua?▼

Sleep is referred to in Islamic theology as 'minor death' (Al-Mawt al-Asghar) because consciousness is suspended. Praising Allah upon waking acknowledges His power in returning your soul into your body for another day of good deeds.

Can I recite the morning wake up Dua in English?▼

Yes, you can recite the English meaning and follow the transliteration while you memorize the Arabic phrase. Making intention and understanding the meaning brings the spiritual reward.

What other morning Duas are recommended in the Sunnah?▼

After the initial wake up Dua, recite the morning Adhkar: 'Asbahna wa asbahal-mulku lillah...' (Sahih Muslim 2723), Sayyidul Istighfar (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306), and 'Bismillahilladhi la yadurru ma'as-mihi shay'un...' 3 times (Sunan Abi Dawud 5088).

What is the Sunnah routine immediately after waking up?▼

The Sunnah includes: reciting this wake-up Dua, wiping sleep from the eyes with your hands, using the Miswak (toothstick) or brushing teeth, washing hands three times before putting them into a vessel, and making Wudu for Fajr prayer.

Does reciting this morning Dua break the knots of Shaytan?▼

Yes! In Sahih al-Bukhari (1142), the Prophet (PBUH) explained that Shaytan ties three knots at the back of your head when you sleep. When you wake and remember Allah (with this Dua), the first knot unties. When you make Wudu, the second unties. When you pray Salah, the third unties, leaving you energetic and joyous.

Can I use Tasbeeh.pro to count morning Adhkar?▼

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