Sahih al-Bukhari #7112

Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ، عَنْ رِبْعِيٍّ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا أَوَى إِلَى فِرَاشِهِ قَالَ ‏"‏ اللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَحْيَا وَأَمُوتُ ‏"‏‏.‏ وَإِذَا أَصْبَحَ قَالَ ‏"‏ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ ‏"‏‏.‏
When the Prophet (ﷺ) went to bed, he used to say, "Allahumma bismika ahya wa amut." And when he woke up in the mornings he used to say, "Al-hamdu li l-lahi al-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilaihi-nnushur."
Narrated by Narrated Hudhaifah:

Context

This hadith describes the nightly and morning supplications of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Before sleeping, he would invoke Allah's name, and upon waking, he expressed gratitude for being brought back to life. These practices reflect a deep awareness of Allah's presence and the importance of starting and ending the day with remembrance and gratitude, reinforcing a spiritual connection throughout daily life.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, incorporating these supplications into our nightly and morning routines can help foster mindfulness and gratitude. By acknowledging Allah's role in our lives at the start and end of each day, we cultivate a habit of reflection and appreciation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Gratitude and Supplication because it illustrates the Prophet's practice of invoking Allah's name and expressing thanks, highlighting the significance of these acts in daily life.

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This hadith is #7112 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Hudhaifah:.

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