What Are Azkar?

Azkar (أذكار) is the plural of Dhikr (ذكر), meaning "remembrance" of Allah. Azkar are specific words, phrases, and supplications taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to be recited at prescribed times — morning, evening, after prayer, before sleeping, upon waking, and in countless daily situations.

Morning Azkar are a set of supplications recited after Fajr prayer (or after waking up, according to some scholars) that serve as a spiritual armour for the day ahead. They express gratitude, seek Allah's protection, affirm faith, and set an intentional, God-conscious tone for every hour that follows.

💡 The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever says in the morning: 'La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir' — one hundred times — it will be equivalent to freeing ten slaves, one hundred good deeds will be written for him, one hundred bad deeds will be erased, and it will be a protection for him from Shaytan until evening." (Bukhari & Muslim)

When to Recite Morning Azkar

The optimal time for morning Azkar begins after the Fajr prayer and continues until sunrise (or until the Dhuha time begins). Some scholars extend this to before midday. The Prophet ﷺ demonstrated a consistent habit of remembering Allah in the morning, and his Companions made it a non-negotiable part of their day.

If you miss the window after Fajr, you can still recite morning Azkar before midday — the reward differs slightly but the practice remains highly virtuous. Consistency matters more than perfection.

Spiritual Benefits of Morning Azkar

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Divine Protection

Specific morning Azkar serve as protection from Shaytan, evil eye, harm, and misfortune throughout the day.

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Inner Peace

Beginning the day in Allah's remembrance creates a profound sense of calm that carries through every challenge.

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Sins Erased

Many morning supplications carry the specific reward of having sins forgiven and bad deeds erased.

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Barakah in the Day

The Prophet ﷺ prayed for barakah in the early morning hours. Azkar activates this blessing in your time and sustenance.

The Essential Morning Azkar

Below are the key morning remembrances with Arabic text, transliteration, translation, and recitation count. These are sourced from authentic hadith collections (primarily Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi).

1. Upon Waking — Praise to Allah

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Transliteration: "Alhamdulillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur"
Translation: "All praise is for Allah who gave us life after death (sleep), and to Him is the resurrection." — Bukhari | Recite: Once

2. The Morning Declaration of Sovereignty

أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration: "Asbahna wa asbahal-mulku lillah, walhamdulillah, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir"
Translation: "We have reached the morning and at this very time all sovereignty belongs to Allah. Praise is to Allah. None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things omnipotent." — Abu Dawud | Recite: Once

3. Morning Declaration of Faith

اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا، وَبِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا، وَبِكَ نَحْيَا، وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ النُّشُورُ
Transliteration: "Allahumma bika asbahna, wa bika amsayna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namutu, wa ilaykan-nushur"
Translation: "O Allah, by You we enter the morning and by You we enter the evening, by You we live and by You we die, and to You is the resurrection." — Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi | Recite: Once

4. Sayyidul Istighfar — The Master of Forgiveness

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ، وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Translation: "O Allah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped except You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I abide by Your covenant and promise as best I can. I seek Your protection from the evil I have done. I acknowledge Your favour upon me and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for there is none who forgives sins except You." — Bukhari | Recite: Once
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever says this with conviction in the morning and dies that day before evening will be among the people of Paradise."

5. Protection Supplication — Three Times

بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration: "Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-sami'ul-'alim"
Translation: "In the name of Allah with Whose name nothing can cause harm on earth or in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing." — Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi | Recite: 3 times
The Prophet ﷺ promised: "Nothing will harm him." This is a comprehensive protection from all forms of harm — physical, spiritual, and psychological.

6. Seeking Wellbeing — Aafiyah

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ
Translation: "O Allah, I ask You for pardon and wellbeing in this life and the next." — Ibn Majah | Recite: Once
The word "aafiyah" encompasses comprehensive wellbeing — physical health, mental soundness, spiritual integrity, and protection from all calamities. The Prophet ﷺ said no one has been given anything better than aafiyah after certainty of faith.

7. Gratitude for Allah's Blessings

اللَّهُمَّ مَا أَصْبَحَ بِي مِنْ نِعْمَةٍ أَوْ بِأَحَدٍ مِنْ خَلْقِكَ، فَمِنْكَ وَحْدَكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ، فَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ وَلَكَ الشُّكْرُ
Translation: "O Allah, whatever blessing I or any of Your creation have this morning is from You alone, without partner. For You is all praise and all thanks." — Abu Dawud | Recite: Once
The Prophet ﷺ said whoever says this in the morning has fulfilled the gratitude due for that day.

8. Ayat al-Kursi — The Throne Verse

اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ
Quran 2:255 — Recite the full verse once after Fajr prayer. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer — nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except death." (An-Nasa'i, graded Sahih)

The Tasbih After Fajr

After completing the morning Azkar, many Muslims perform the three-part Tasbih of Fatimah (RA) which the Prophet ﷺ taught as a replacement for a servant when Ali and Fatimah requested one:

This dhikr is best performed on a tasbih (prayer beads) or using the WeMuslim Pro digital Tasbih counter. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever says this after each prayer will not be disappointed." (Bukhari & Muslim)

Tips for Building a Morning Azkar Habit

  1. Recite immediately after Fajr — Don't check your phone first. Open the WeMuslim Pro app, go to Morning Azkar, and begin right after salah while your mind is still clear.
  2. Start with three Azkar — If the full list feels overwhelming, begin with just three: Sayyidul Istighfar, the protection supplication (×3), and Ayat al-Kursi. Build from there over weeks.
  3. Use audio — Some people find it easier to follow along with an audio recording of morning Azkar. Many are available online or through Islamic apps.
  4. Understand what you're saying — Reading the translation alongside the Arabic transforms Azkar from mechanical repetition into a deeply felt conversation with Allah.
  5. Be consistent over quantity — The Prophet ﷺ said: "The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if small." A few Azkar every morning beats a complete set once a week.

🌟 A final thought: The morning Azkar are a gift from the Prophet ﷺ to his Ummah — a set of words that take no more than 10–15 minutes yet fill a person's day with protection, gratitude, and connection to Allah. In a world of endless distractions, choosing to begin the day this way is one of the most powerful acts of resistance to heedlessness a Muslim can make.