Islamic tradition includes several supplications and forms of remembrance that a Muslim may recite after waking from sleep. These adhkar carry meanings of gratitude, praise, remembrance, and reliance upon Allah.
One of the best-known supplications is:
“Praise be to Allah who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.”
This remembrance expresses gratitude to Allah for the blessing of life after sleep and reminds the believer of the return to Him.
What Is the Dua After Waking Up?
Another reported supplication says:
“Praise be to Allah who restored health to my body, returned my soul to me, and permitted me to remember Him.”
The supplication combines gratitude for health and the return of life with appreciation for the blessing of remembering Allah.
Adhkar After Waking Up and Supplication
A Muslim may also recite:
“There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is capable of all things. Glory be to Allah, praise be to Allah, there is no god but Allah, Allah is the Greatest, and there is no power or strength except through Allah. My Lord, forgive me.”
Afterward, the believer may ask Allah for whatever good he wishes in this life and the Hereafter.
This remembrance combines monotheism, praise, glorification, declaration of Allah's greatness, and seeking forgiveness.
Adhkar After Waking Up During the Night
When a Muslim wakes during the night, there are additional remembrances reported in the Sunnah.
Among them is saying:
“There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is capable of all things. Praise be to Allah, glory be to Allah, Allah is the Greatest, and there is no power or strength except through Allah.”
The believer may then say:
“My Lord, forgive me.”
He may also make any supplication he wishes and pray if he is able to do so.
Reading the Closing Verses of Surah Al Imran
Among the practices associated with waking during the night is reading the final ten verses of Surah Al Imran, beginning with:
“Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of night and day are signs for those of understanding.”
The reading continues until the end of the surah.
Why Are Morning Adhkar Important?
Morning adhkar give Muslims an opportunity to begin a new day by remembering Allah and expressing gratitude for the blessings of life and health.
These supplications also contain several important meanings, including praise, monotheism, glorification, declaring Allah's greatness, seeking forgiveness, and turning to Allah in prayer.
When Should Morning Adhkar Be Recited?
Morning awakening adhkar are recited when the Muslim wakes from sleep. The believer can begin by praising Allah and reciting the reported supplications.
For someone who wakes during the night, the prophetic remembrances associated with nighttime awakening may be recited, along with reading the closing verses of Surah Al Imran, praying, and making supplications.
What is the most famous dua after waking up?
One of the most well-known is: “Praise be to Allah who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.”
What should I say if I wake up during the night?
You can recite the reported nighttime awakening adhkar, then make dua and pray if possible.
Is there a Quran chapter recommended after waking at night?
The final ten verses of Surah Al Imran are among the verses reported in connection with waking during the night.
Are morning awakening adhkar Sunnah?
Yes. Several remembrances after waking from sleep are reported in the Sunnah and are recommended for Muslims to practice.
