Morning adhkar are among the recommended acts of worship that Muslims recite at the beginning of the day. They include remembrance of Allah, seeking forgiveness, asking for protection, and expressing gratitude.
The time for morning adhkar begins with dawn, and Muslims are encouraged to recite them during the early part of the day.
Ayat Al-Kursi
Ayat Al-Kursi is recited once as part of the morning remembrance:
“Allah—there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him...” [Quran 2:255].
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas are each recited three times in the morning. These chapters are among the established daily remembrances associated with protection and seeking refuge in Allah.
Sayyid Al-Istighfar
The master supplication for seeking forgiveness is recited once in the morning:
“O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant. I uphold Your covenant and promise as best I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.”
Its virtue is mentioned in the Sunnah: whoever says it with certainty in the morning and dies that day will enter Paradise.
We Have Entered the Morning and Sovereignty Belongs to Allah
Among the morning remembrances is:
“We have entered the morning and sovereignty belongs to Allah. Praise belongs to Allah. There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and to Him belongs praise, and He has power over all things...”
This remembrance affirms Allah’s absolute sovereignty, oneness, and power.
Being Pleased With Allah as Lord
This supplication is recited three times:
“I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad ﷺ as my Prophet.”
It expresses the believer’s acceptance of Allah as Lord, Islam as the religion, and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the Messenger.
Supplication for Health and Well-Being
The following supplication is recited three times:
“O Allah, grant me well-being in my body. O Allah, grant me well-being in my hearing. O Allah, grant me well-being in my sight. There is no deity except You.”
It is followed by seeking refuge from disbelief, poverty, and the punishment of the grave.
In the Name of Allah, With Whose Name Nothing Can Harm
This remembrance is recited three times:
“In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”
Glory Be to Allah and Praise Be to Him
The remembrance:
“Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him”
is recited one hundred times.
It is among the great forms of remembrance that Muslims are encouraged to maintain throughout the day.
There Is No Deity Except Allah Alone
The following remembrance is also among the established forms of dhikr:
“There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and praise, and He has power over all things.”
The Sunnah mentions a great virtue for saying this statement one hundred times in a day, while narrations also mention saying it ten times in the morning.
Do You Have to Recite All Morning Adhkar?
Morning adhkar are recommended acts of worship rather than obligatory duties. A Muslim is not sinful for missing some of them, but maintaining the authentic remembrances as consistently as possible is highly encouraged.
When Does the Time for Morning Adhkar Begin?
The time for morning adhkar begins at dawn. They are preferably recited during the early morning, particularly after Fajr prayer, while some forms of remembrance may be recited later in the morning as well.
How Can You Maintain Morning Adhkar Every Day?
A Muslim can make morning remembrance part of a daily routine by reciting it after Fajr prayer or at the beginning of the day. Paying attention to the prescribed repetitions can help establish a consistent practice without losing sight of the meanings of the supplications.
What are the main morning adhkar?
They include Ayat Al-Kursi, Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, Sayyid Al-Istighfar, glorification, the declaration of Allah’s oneness, and supplications for protection and well-being.
How many times are Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas recited?
Each of the three chapters is recited three times in the morning.
How many times is “I am pleased with Allah as my Lord” recited?
The supplication is recited three times.
Are morning adhkar obligatory?
No. They are recommended acts of worship and Sunnah, and Muslims are encouraged to maintain them according to their ability.
When should Sayyid Al-Istighfar be recited?
It is recited once in the morning. The Sunnah mentions a great virtue for whoever says it with certainty and dies that same day.
