As Muslims, beginning the day with remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) sets a positive and spiritual tone for the rest of the day. We recite dua on waking up as a form of gratitude and acknowledgment that life is a gift from Allah.
Dua on Waking Up Arabic
ُاَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِيْ أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَمَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُوْر
Dua on Waking Up English
Al-hamdu Lil-lahil-ladhee Ahyaanaa Ba’da Maa Amaatanaa Wa ilaihin-Nushoor
Meaning
All praise is for Allah Who gave us life after having taken it from us and unto Him is the Resurrection.
-Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 6312
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