Morning — Allahumma bika Asbahna
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3391
اللَّهُمَّبِكَأَصْبَحْنَا،وَبِكَأَمْسَيْنَا،وَبِكَنَحْيَا،وَبِكَنَمُوتُ،وَإِلَيْكَالنُّشُورُ
Listen
Tap to hear the recitation
Transliteration
Allahumma bika asbahna, wa bika amsayna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namutu, wa ilayk an-nushur
Translation
O Allah, by You we have reached the morning, and by You we have reached the evening, by You we live and by You we die, and to You is the resurrection.
Context
This profound supplication, recorded in Sunan al-Tirmidhi, articulates a Muslim's complete reliance on Allah for the continuity of existence through day and night. It affirms the divine orchestration of life and death, acknowledging that every moment, from morning till evening, is sustained by His will. The declaration culminates in the recognition of Allah as the ultimate destination for resurrection.
Benefit
Reciting this dua instills a deep sense of tawhid, reinforcing the belief in Allah's absolute power and control over all aspects of life and destiny. It cultivates gratitude and submission, reminding the believer that existence itself is a gift and a journey back to the Creator.
When to Recite
It is recited in the morning.