Dua on waking from sleep
Dua on waking from sleep: a short remembrance recited on waking in the morning to thank Allah, likening sleep to death.
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Arabic
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
- Transliteration
- Alhamdu lillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur.
- Meaning
- Praise be to Allah, who brings us back to life after causing us to die (through sleep). To Him is the return.
When it is recited
Recited in the morning on waking from sleep.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would recite this dua whenever he woke from sleep.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 6324
It is reported from Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would recite this dua on waking.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Which dua is recited on waking from sleep?
The dua “Alhamdu lillahilladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur” is recited.What does this dua mean?
It presents sleep as a kind of death and waking as a new coming to life, teaching gratitude to Allah.