Morning Sahih al-Bukhari 6312

Dua When Waking Up

The first words to say upon waking — praising Allah who gave life after sleep. Starts the entire day in the remembrance and gratitude of Allah.

The Waking Up Dua

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

Transliteration: Alhamdulillah alladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur
Meaning: "All praise is for Allah who gave us life after death, and to Him is the resurrection."
Sahih al-Bukhari 6312

Sunnah Upon Waking

  • Rub sleep from the face/eyes
  • Recite the waking dua
  • Use miswak (tooth-stick)
  • Perform wudu (ablution)
  • Pray Tahajjud if before Fajr, or prepare for Fajr prayer

Spiritual Significance

Sleep is considered a "minor death" in Islam. Waking up is a gift from Allah — a reminder of the greater resurrection on the Day of Judgment. This dua acknowledges both blessings: being alive again and the ultimate return to Allah.

Related Duas

Dua Before Sleep
Morning Adhkar
All Duas