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Upon waking up

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

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

TransliterationAl-ḥamdu lillāhil-ladhī aḥyānā baʿda mā amātanā wa ilayhin-nushūr

Translation

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

When to recite

Immediately after waking, before getting out of bed.

Reference

SourceSahih al-Bukhari 6312

GradingSahih al-Bukhari

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Frequently asked

When should you recite "Upon waking up"?

Immediately after waking, before getting out of bed.

What is the source of "Upon waking up"?

This dua is narrated from Sahih al-Bukhari 6312 and is graded Sahih al-Bukhari.

What does "Upon waking up" mean in English?

All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection. — This is the English translation of the Arabic supplication. Transliteration: Al-ḥamdu lillāhil-ladhī aḥyānā baʿda mā amātanā wa ilayhin-nushūr.

What is the transliteration of "Upon waking up"?

The transliteration is: Al-ḥamdu lillāhil-ladhī aḥyānā baʿda mā amātanā wa ilayhin-nushūr. This helps non-Arabic speakers pronounce the dua correctly while learning the Arabic text.