Dua for Waking Up (1 of 4)
When waking up. Before sleeping, waking and dreams.
What is the dua for waking up?
One of the 4 duas for waking up in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Alḥamdu lillāhil-ladhī 'aḥyānā”, meaning “Praise is to Allah Who gives us life”. It is reported in Muslim 4/2083, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Waking Up in Arabic
Transliteration
Alḥamdu lillāhil-ladhī 'aḥyānā ba`da mā 'amātanā wa 'ilayhin-nushūr.
Meaning in English
Praise is to Allah Who gives us life after He has caused us to die and to Him is the return.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “When waking up”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Muslim 4/2083.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for waking up?
One of the 4 duas for waking up in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Alḥamdu lillāhil-ladhī 'aḥyānā”, meaning “Praise is to Allah Who gives us life”. It is reported in Muslim 4/2083, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for waking up mean?
Praise is to Allah Who gives us life after He has caused us to die and to Him is the return.
How do you pronounce the dua for waking up?
The transliteration is: Alḥamdu lillāhil-ladhī 'aḥyānā ba`da mā 'amātanā wa 'ilayhin-nushūr.
Where is the dua for waking up reported?
Muslim 4/2083. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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