Beginning your day with the remembrance of Allah sets a spiritual tone for your entire day. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us a beautiful supplication to recite immediately upon waking, transforming this daily routine into an act of worship and gratitude.
Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyānā ba'da mā amātanā wa ilayhin-nushūr
"All praise is for Allah who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection."
This authentic dua, recorded in Sahih Bukhari (6312), carries profound meanings:
Recognizes sleep as a minor death and awakening as a rebirth, keeping us mindful of our ultimate return to Allah.
Begins the day with hamd (praise) rather than complaints, cultivating an attitude of thankfulness.
The mention of "nushur" (resurrection) keeps the Hereafter in our daily consciousness.
"When any of you wakes up, let him say: 'Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana...' for verily Allah returns the souls during sleep."
The Prophet ﷺ established a holistic Sunnah for mornings that goes beyond just this dua:
| Action | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Reciting this dua | Protection from morning lethargy and negative influences |
| Using miswak | Physical and spiritual cleanliness (Sunnah to do this first) |
| Performing wudu | Angels record good deeds all day when sleeping with wudu |
| Morning Adhkar | Including Ayat al-Kursi and last 3 Surahs for protection |
| Early Start | Praying Fajr at its optimal time brings barakah to the day |
Instilling this beautiful practice in children requires creativity and patience:
Remember that the goal is love for dhikr, not perfection. Even partial recitation deserves encouragement. Read the Dua of Sleeping.
You can still say it when you remember. The important thing is making the effort. The Prophet ﷺ taught us that Allah appreciates our consistent efforts, even if we sometimes forget.
While understanding the meaning in your language is important, the original Arabic should be learned and used as it's the exact wording the Prophet ﷺ taught. Start with transliteration if needed.
Yes, the Prophet ﷺ taught numerous morning remembrances. After this dua, you can recite the morning adhkar collection which includes Ayat al-Kursi, last two verses of Al-Baqarah, and other authentic supplications.
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