139. Dua for Waking Up
Dua for Waking Up in Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيْرٌ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيْمِ، رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Dua for Waking Up English Transliteration
Laa 'illaaha 'illAllahu wa’hdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa 'alaa kulli shay'in Qadeer Subhaanallahi, walhamdu lillaahi, wa laa 'ilaaha 'illAllahu, wAllahu 'akbar, wa laa ‘hawla wa laa Quwwata 'illaa billaahil-'Aliyyil-'Adheem, Rabbighfir lee
Dua for Waking Up English Translation
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without any partner, to Him belong sovereignty and praise and He is over all things wholly capable. How perfect Allah is, and all praise is for Allah, and none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, Allah is the greatest and there is no power nor might except with Allah, The Most High, The Supreme, O my Lord forgive me.
‘Ubadah bin al-Samit (RA) reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying, “If anyone is alarmed while asleep and he says when awakes and he prays, his prayer will be answered. If he gets up, performs ablution, and prays, his prayer will be accepted.”
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، قَالَ قَالَ الأَوْزَاعِيُّ حَدَّثَنِي عُمَيْرُ بْنُ هَانِئٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي جُنَادَةُ بْنُ أَبِي أُمَيَّةَ، عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنْ تَعَارَّ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ فَقَالَ حِينَ يَسْتَيْقِظُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ ثُمَّ دَعَا رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي " . قَالَ الْوَلِيدُ أَوْ قَالَ " دَعَا اسْتُجِيبَ لَهُ فَإِنْ قَامَ فَتَوَضَّأَ ثُمَّ صَلَّى قُبِلَتْ صَلاَتُهُ " . ‘
Ubadah b. al-Samit reported the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) as saying; If anyone is alarmed while asleep and he says when awakes : there is no god but Allah alone Who has no partner, to whom dominion belongs, to whom praise is due, and who has power over everything (omnipotent). Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Allah, and there is no god but Allah, and then he prays: O my Lord, forgive me. Abu Dawud said : Al-Walid’s version has; and he prays, his prayer will be answered. If he gets up, performs ablution, and prays, his prayer will be accepted. [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 5060]
Benefits of Dua for Waking Up
Dua for waking up brings calm, thankfulness, and helps you remember Allah, so every morning starts with blessings and hope for forgiveness and help.
- Saying the dua for waking up helps you think of Allahfirst thing and makes you more thankful by saying alhamdulillah.
- When you say allahu akbar and subhanAllahin the morning dua, it brings calm and makes you feel close to Allah.
- Starting your day with this dua gives hope for Allah’s forgiveness & His mercy.
- Saying la hawla wala quwwata illa billah gives you strength you trust Allahfor the day.
- You remember Allahis in charge of everything, When you say lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu.
- It keeps you safe from bad things and helps your heart remember Allah.
- This dua for waking up is a daily dhikr that brings reward and blessings for Muslims.
When to Recite Dua for Waking Up
Saying the dua for waking up at the right time brings blessings and helps your day start good from the first moment after sleep.
- Right after you open your eyes in the morning, say the waking up dua before you talk to anyone.
- Say the dua for waking up to remember Allah, when you wake up in the night.
- After a nap in the day, say this dua to thank Allahand start again.
- If you feel worried or tired after sleep, use the dua for waking up to ask Allahfor help.
- Before you start your morning azkar or any daily dhikr, begin with this dua for waking up.
How to Perform Dua for Waking Up
Saying the dua for waking up is easy and helps you start every morning with remembering and praising Allah.
- Start your day by saying the dua for waking up as soon as you open your eyes, saying alhamdulillah and subhanallah.
- Say la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu as part of the morning dua.
- Add allahu akbar, subhanallah, and la hawla wala quwwata illa billah with meaning when you say the dua.
- Say the full dua for waking up with care, asking Allahfor forgiveness and blessings for your day.
- Repeat this as part of your daily dhikr or zikr of Allahevery morning for a good start.
Summary
The dua for waking up is a nice way for Muslims to start their day with remembering, thanking, and praising Allah. This dua has words like alhamdulillah, allahu akbar, and la hawla wala quwwata illa billah, helping you turn to Allahfor forgiveness and blessings.
Making this dua part of your morning brings calm & helps you feel close to Allah. By saying it every day, you start your day right, fill your heart with hope, & keep remembering Allahin all you do.