Every new morning is a silent miracle – your heart beats again, your eyes open, your soul returns from a world where only Allah had control. Yet, how often do we pause to thank Him for this unseen gift? The So Kar Uthne Ki Dua is not just a short phrase whispered after sleep — it’s a moment of deep recognition that life itself has been handed back to us by the mercy of Allah.
In Islam, even the act of waking up isn’t left unnoticed; it’s wrapped in gratitude, remembrance, and renewal. When the Prophet ﷺ woke, his first words were full of thanks and humility – words that can transform how you begin your day too. In this guide, you’ll see the so kar uthne ki dua in English, Hindi, and Urdu, its meaning (tarjuma), its authentic source from hadith, and the secret wisdom behind starting your morning this way. So, ready to turn your everyday awakening into an act of worship?
Let us now begin our spiritual journey to greet the morning with the remembrance of Allah.
What Is “so kar uthne ki dua”?
Literally, “so kar uthne ki dua” means the supplication to be recited when waking up from sleep. In Islamic tradition, sleep is considered a minor death: our souls depart temporarily, and when we wake, Allah has restored our life (as seen in the Qur’an: “It is Allah Who takes away the souls at death and during sleep; and He keeps those for which He has ordained death and sends the rest for a term appointed.” Qur’an 39:42).
Therefore, on waking up, expressing gratitude and glorification of Allah is highly recommended. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught certain supplications to recite immediately after waking — these are drawn from authentic hadiths collected in Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Tirmidhi, and others.
The Main So Kar Uthne Ki Dua (When Waking Up)
This is one of the most well-known and authentic supplications for waking up. It is narrated from the hadith of Sahih Bukhari (Hadith 7394) and elsewhere.
Arabic:
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Transliteration:
Al-ḥamdu lillāhil-laḏī aḥyānā baʿda mā amātanā wa ilayhi n-nushūr.
Translation (so kar uthne ki dua in English / so kar uthne ki dua with tarjuma):
“All Praise is due to Allah Who revived us after He caused us to die (i.e. during sleep), and to Him is the return (i.e. Resurrection).”
This supplication beautifully encapsulates gratitude to Allah for returning our souls and giving us another opportunity to live and worship Him.
Sokar uthne ki dua In Hindi (सो कर उठने की दुआ):
“अल्हम्दुलिल्लाहिल्लाज़ी अह्याना बा’दा मा अमातना वा इलैहि नशूर — अल्हम्दु लिल्लाह, जिसने हमें मरा कर फिर जीवित किया, और उसी की ओर वापसी होगी।”
So kar uthne ki dua in Urdu):
“الحمد لله الذي أحيانَا بعدَ ما أَماتَنا وإليه النّشور — الحمد للہ جس نے ہمیں موت کے بعد دوبارہ زندگی دی، اور اسی کی طرف لوٹنا ہے۔”
Another Authentic Dua When Waking Up
In addition to the main salah-dua above, there is another authentic, more comprehensive dua that the Prophet ﷺ used, which includes glorification, asking forgiveness, and praise. This is sometimes termed so ke uthne ki dua or soke uthne ki dua.
Arabic:
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلٰى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، سُبْحَانَ اللهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلـــهِ، وَلَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ، وَاللهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيمِ، رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Transliteration:
Lā ilāha illallāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa ʿalā kulli shay’in qadīr; Subḥānallāhi, walḥamdu lillāhi, wa lā ilāha illallāhu, wallāhu akbar, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāhil-ʿAlīyyil-ʿAẓīm, Rabbi ighfir lī.
Translation:
“There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is over all things competent. Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Allah, and there is no deity except Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. There is no might or power except by Allah, the Most High, the Most Great. My Lord, forgive me.”
This was narrated in Sahih Bukhari (in hadith about waking supplication) and other collections. It combines tahlil, takbir, tasbih, and a plea for forgiveness.
In the vernacular, one might call this so ke uthne ki dua or soke uthne ki dua as well.
Additional Morning Duas & Adhkar (Subah Uthne Ki Dua etc.)
Beyond the primary supplications, Islamic tradition encourages a suite of morning adhkar (remembrances) and duas. These serve to protect a believer, seek blessings for the day and maintain a mindful heart. Many of these appear in the classical text Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim) or hadith compilations.
Below are some of the commonly referenced ones, all considered authentic or from well-accepted sources:
Dua: “Alhamdu Lillahil-ladhi ‘afani…”
Arabic:
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي فِي جَسَدِي، وَرَدَّ عَلَيَّ رُوحِي، وَأَذِنَ لِي بِذِكْرِهِ
Transliteration:
Al-ḥamdu lillāhil-laḏī ʿāfānī fī jasadī, wa radda ʿalayya rūḥī, wa adhina lī bidhikrihi.
Translation:
“All praise is for Allah Who restored my health in my body, returned my soul to me, and has permitted me to remember Him.”
This dua is narrated in Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi (5:473) and in When Waking Up collections.
This can be recited immediately after your main supplication, or as part of your morning remembrance routine.
Subah Uthne Ke Waqt Ki Duain (Morning Supplications)
Some daily adhkar (remembrances) recommended for recitation after Fajr or early in the morning include:
1. Dua – Asbahna wa Asbahal Mulku Lillah
Arabic:
أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ الْمُلْكُ لِلّٰهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، رَبِّ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ مَا فِي هَٰذَا الْيَوْمِ وَخَيْرَ مَا بَعْدَهُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا فِي هَٰذَا الْيَوْمِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهُ، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكَسَلِ وَسُوءِ الْكِبَرِ، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابٍ فِي النَّارِ وَعَذَابٍ فِي الْقَبْرِ
Roman Transliteration:
Asbahna wa asbahal mulku lillah, walhamdu lillah, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer. Rabbi as’aluka khaira ma fi hadhal yawm wa khaira ma ba’dahu, wa a’udhu bika min sharri ma fi hadhal yawm wa sharri ma ba’dahu, Rabbi a’udhu bika minal kasali wa suu’il kibar, Rabbi a’udhu bika min ‘adhabin fin-naar wa ‘adhabin fil-qabr.
Tarjuma (English):
“We have entered the morning, and the entire kingdom belongs to Allah. All praise is for Allah; there is no deity except Allah, alone without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and all praise, and He has power over everything. O my Lord, I ask You for the good of this day and the good after it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this day and the evil after it. O my Lord, I seek refuge in You from laziness and the weakness of old age. O my Lord, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hell and the punishment of the grave.”
2. Dua – Allahumma Ma Asbaha Bi Min Ni‘mah
Arabic:
اَللَّهُمَّ مَا أَصْبَحَ بِي مِنْ نِعْمَةٍ أَوْ بِأَحَدٍ مِنْ خَلْقِكَ فَمِنْكَ وَحْدَكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ، فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ وَلَكَ الشُّكْرُ
Roman Transliteration:
Allahumma ma asbaha bi min ni‘matin aw bi ahadin min khalqika faminka wahdaka la sharika lak, falakal-hamdu wa lakash-shukr.
Tarjuma (English):
“O Allah! Whatever blessing has reached me or any of Your creation this morning is from You alone, without any partner. For You is all praise and for You is all thanks.”
3. Dua – Allahumma Bika Asbahna wa Bika Amsaina
Arabic:
اَللّٰهُمَّ بِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا، وَبِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا، وَبِكَ نَحْيَا، وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ النُّشُورُ
Roman Transliteration:
Allahumma bika asbahna, wa bika amsaina, wa bika nahya, wa bika namut, wa ilaikan-nushoor.
Tarjuma (English):
“O Allah! By Your permission we have reached the morning, and by Your permission we reach the evening. By You we live, by You we die, and to You is our return.”
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Other requests:
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Asking for beneficial knowledge: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
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Seeking refuge in Allah’s perfect words from evil: أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
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Reciting Subhānallāh wa bi-ḥamdih by the measure of creation, pleasure, Throne, etc.
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These adhkar complement the so kar uthne ki dua and help keep the heart in a state of remembrance throughout the morning.
Read Also: Aaina Dekhne Ki Dua
Why Recite So Kar Uthne Ki Dua?
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Acknowledgement of Allah’s Mercy: Sleep is a temporary separation of the soul. Waking is a mercy. We thank Allah for that mercy.
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Guard Against Satan’s Plot: The Prophet ﷺ said that Satan ties three knots on the back of the sleeper’s head and whispers “Remain sleeping.” Remembrance, wudu, and prayer untie those knots.
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Begin the Day With Dhikr: The first moments of waking are spiritually precious. Starting with remembrance frames the day in worship, not disconnection.
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Seek Forgiveness and Guidance: The comprehensive dua includes a plea for mercy and forgiveness, aligning our hearts away from heedlessness.
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Sunnah Practice: Following the practice of the Prophet ﷺ demonstrates our love for his example and increases our reward.
How and When to Recite
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Ideally, as soon as you open your eyes, before even sitting up, recite so kar uthne ki dua.
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Then you may follow with the second comprehensive dua (so ke uthne ki dua) and the adhkar listed above.
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It’s preferable (though not strictly mandated) to recite them in one’s place of rest, or in a calm moment.
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After reciting, one can perform wudu and offer the Fajr prayer (if time remains) or other acts of worship.
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Consistency is better than volume: even a simple dua daily increases attachment.
Conclusion
The way you begin your morning often decides the rhythm of your entire day. When your first words are “Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyana…,” you’re not just repeating an Arabic phrase – you’re choosing to start your day with gratitude, faith, and awareness that your life has purpose again today.
The So Kar Uthne Ki Dua teaches us that every new dawn is a second chance – a quiet reminder that Allah trusted you again with life, time, and opportunity. So tomorrow, when your eyes open, don’t rush to your phone or coffee – let your heart wake first with these blessed words. Because the one who begins the day with remembrance begins it with light.
May Allah accept these supplications from all of us, forgive us, and make our mornings a source of barakah (blessing). Ameen.
? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the difference between “so kar uthne ki dua in Hindi / Urdu / English”?
A: They are simply the same dua expressed in different languages. The Arabic remains the same. The Hindi and Urdu versions help those who understand those languages to grasp the meaning, and the English version (so kar uthne ki dua in English) gives context to non-Arabic speakers.
Q2. Is “so kar uthne ki dua” compulsory?
A: No, it is not obligatory (fard). It is a sunnah (recommended) act rooted in prophetic tradition. It is highly meritorious, but missing it does not invalidate your day.
Q3. Can I recite multiple duas together-like so kar uthne ki dua plus other adhkar?
A: Yes, it is permissible and beneficial. Many Muslims recite the main dua, then supplementary adhkar of morning remembrance (subah uthne ki dua, etc.).
Q4. If I overslept Fajr, can I still recite so kar uthne ki dua?
A: Yes. The supplication is not tied exclusively to Fajr. Whenever you wake during the day, you may recite it as expression of gratitude and remembrance.
Q5. What if I don’t know Arabic well-can I recite in transliteration?
A: Yes. Reciting in transliteration (so kar uthne ki dua with tarjuma) is permissible and recommended until you learn to recite the Arabic correctly.
Q6. How many times should I say the dua?
A: There is no fixed number mandated for recitation; once is sufficient. Some may repeat it, but priority is sincerity and consistency over quantity.
Q7. What are “sokar uthne ki dua” and “soke uthne ki dua”?
A: These are variant pronunciations/spellings of so kar uthne ki dua in colloquial speech. They refer to the same waking supplication.
Q8. Are all morning adhkar needed every day?
A: It is desirable to recite as many as one can, but one should not feel pressured. Start with the main dua and gradually add more. The key is sincerity and continuity.
Q9. Can children recite so kar uthne ki dua?
A: Yes, children are encouraged to learn and recite early, even if imperfectly, to instill the habit of remembrance.