الحَمْـدُ لِلّهِ الّذي أَحْـيانا بَعْـدَ ما أَماتَـنا وَإليه النُّـشور.
Al-hamـdu lillhi adh-dhy 'ahـyana ba'ـda ma 'amataـna wa'ilyh an-nnuـshwr.
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Praise to Who Gave us Life
From Wake Up Azkar — Hisnul Muslim
The waking up azkar open with this praise, said the moment a Muslim opens his eyes, acknowledging that sleep is a lesser death and that it is Allah who restored his life and awareness. It is among the very first words recommended upon waking.
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Meaning
All praise is for Allah, who gave us life after having caused us to die, and unto Him is the resurrection.
When to recite
Say it once immediately upon waking, before rising from bed, opening the new day with remembrance of Allah.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Wake Up Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
- How many times should this dhikr be recited?
- This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
- What does 'Praise be to Allah who gave us life after having caused us to die' mean?
- Sleep resembles death since consciousness is suspended during it, so upon waking a person praises Allah for restoring his life, and calls to mind that his final destiny is the resurrection before Allah.
- When is this dhikr said?
- It is said immediately upon waking, and it is the first of the waking up azkar with which a Muslim is encouraged to begin his day.
- Does this dhikr have a specific count?
- It is said once, and you can follow it using the smart counter on this page.
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