Morning Adhkar are among the practices Muslims observe at the beginning of the day. They include remembrance of Allah, supplication, seeking forgiveness, and prayers for protection.
The time for Morning Adhkar begins after Fajr prayer, while the period from Fajr until sunrise is considered among the best times to recite them.
Morning Adhkar Recited Once
Ayat Al-Kursi
A Muslim may recite Ayat Al-Kursi once as part of the Morning Adhkar:
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 the earth... And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Sayyid Al-Istighfar
One of the most important morning supplications is Sayyid Al-Istighfar, recited once:
O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant. I remain faithful to 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.
Morning Remembrance
The Muslim says:
We have entered the morning and the kingdom belongs to Allah. Praise belongs to Allah. There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the kingdom and to Him belongs all praise, and He is capable of 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.
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 in the morning as part of the well-known protective remembrances.
Supplication for Protection
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.
Supplication of Contentment
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
Among the Morning Adhkar is:
O Allah, grant well-being to my body. O Allah, grant well-being to my hearing. O Allah, grant well-being to my sight. There is no deity except You.
This supplication is recited three times.
Morning Adhkar With Specific Repetitions
Subhan Allah Wa Bihamdih
The Muslim says:
Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him.
It is recited one hundred times as an important form of remembrance at the beginning of the day.
La Ilaha Illa Allah Wahdahu La Sharika Lah
The Muslim says:
There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the kingdom and all praise, and He is capable of all things.
It is recited ten times in the morning.
Hasbi Allah La Ilaha Illa Huwa
Another morning remembrance is:
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 for Morning Adhkar?
The time for Morning Adhkar begins after Fajr prayer. The period between Fajr and sunrise is among the best times to recite them.
If a Muslim is unable to recite them during that period, they may still be recited later during the early part of the day.
The important point is maintaining the remembrance and not abandoning it because of being busy or delayed.
Why Are Morning Adhkar Important?
Morning Adhkar bring together remembrance of Allah, monotheism, seeking forgiveness, supplication, protection, and gratitude.
They also provide an opportunity to begin the day by remembering Allah, renewing reliance upon Him, and reflecting on His blessings.
When do Morning Adhkar begin?
They begin after Fajr prayer, with the period from Fajr until sunrise being among the best times to recite them.
How many times should Morning Adhkar be recited?
The number varies according to the remembrance. Some are recited once, others three, seven, ten, or one hundred times.
What are the most important Morning Adhkar?
They include Ayat Al-Kursi, Sayyid Al-Istighfar, Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, glorification, declarations of monotheism, and supplications for protection and well-being.
Can Morning Adhkar be recited after sunrise?
Yes. If a person misses the preferred time, they can recite them later during the early part of the day.
