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 well-being, and expressing trust in Him.
The time for morning adhkar begins after the Fajr prayer. The early morning is considered the best time to recite them, particularly before sunrise.
Ayat al-Kursi
One of the most well-known morning remembrances is Ayat al-Kursi, which is recited once:
Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth. Who could intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they encompass nothing of His knowledge except what He wills. His Throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and preserving them does not tire Him. He is the Most High, the Most Great.
It is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah and is among the most widely recited verses for remembrance and protection.
Sayyid al-Istighfar
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 abide by Your covenant and promise as much as 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 no one forgives sins except You.
This supplication combines acknowledgment of Allah's lordship, servitude, gratitude for His blessings, recognition of one's shortcomings, and a request for forgiveness.
Morning Adhkar Recited Once
Among the morning remembrances is:
We have entered the morning and the dominion belongs to Allah. Praise belongs to Allah. There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He has power over all things.
Another morning supplication is:
O Allah, by You we enter the morning, by You we enter the evening, by You we live, by You we die, and to You is the resurrection.
These words renew one's affirmation of faith, gratitude to Allah, and awareness that life, death, and resurrection are all under His power.
Morning Adhkar Recited Three Times
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas are recited three times as part of the morning remembrance. These short surahs are widely associated with seeking protection and refuge in Allah.
In the Name of Allah, With Whose Name Nothing Can Harm
It 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.
I Am Pleased With Allah as My Lord
It is recited three times:
I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, as my Prophet.
Supplication for Well-Being
Another morning supplication is:
O Allah, grant health to my body. O Allah, grant health to my hearing. O Allah, grant health to my sight. There is no deity except You.
It is recited three times.
Morning Adhkar With Specific Repetitions
Glory Be to Allah and Praise Be to Him
It is recited:
Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him.
One hundred times, as part of abundant remembrance of Allah.
There Is No Deity Except Allah Alone
It is recited:
There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He has power over all things.
It is commonly recited ten times in the morning.
Allah Is Sufficient for Me
It is recited:
Allah is sufficient for me. There is no deity except Him. Upon Him I rely, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.
It is recited seven times.
What Is the Best Time to Recite Morning Adhkar?
The best time for morning adhkar is after the Fajr prayer and during the early morning, particularly before sunrise.
Starting the day with remembrance allows the believer to dedicate the first moments of the day to worship and reflection before becoming occupied with daily responsibilities.
Can Morning Adhkar Be Recited After Sunrise?
Yes. If a person was unable to recite the morning adhkar immediately after Fajr, they can still recite them later. Missing the preferred time should not be a reason to abandon the remembrance altogether.
The important thing is to maintain the established remembrances and make them a consistent part of the beginning of the day.
When does the time for morning adhkar begin?
Morning adhkar begin after the Fajr prayer, with the early morning being the preferred time for their recitation.
What is the best time to recite morning adhkar?
The preferred time is after Fajr and before sunrise, while there is flexibility in the time of recitation.
How many times are the three protective surahs recited?
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas are recited three times.
How many times is Sayyid al-Istighfar recited?
Sayyid al-Istighfar is recited once in the morning.
How many times is the supplication for relying on Allah recited?
The supplication beginning with Allah is sufficient for me is recited seven times.
