Morning Azkar (أذكار الصباح) are the prophetic remembrances taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to help believers begin their day with the remembrance of Allah ﷻ. These short yet powerful supplications come from the Qur’an and authentic hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
Morning Azkar are recited after Fajr and before sunrise, each a set number of times as mentioned in the Sunnah — some three, some seven, and some a hundred times. When recited with presence of heart, Morning Azkar fill the soul with sakīnah (peace), bring barakah (blessings), and protect the believer throughout the day.
List of Morning Azkar with Counts (Arabic, Transliteration, Translation)
Here are the most authentic Morning Azkar (أذكار الصباح) from the Qur’an and Sunnah, verified through sahih narrations. Each remembrance includes its Arabic text, transliteration, meaning, and the recommended number of recitations. Begin your morning after Fajr with these blessed words to fill your heart with dhikr, barakah, and Allah’s protection.
1. Ayat al-Kursi — Verse of Protection (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:255)
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ Transliteration: Allāhu lā ilāha illā Huwa Translation: Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Times: 1 Benefit: Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi in the morning remains under Allah’s protection until evening.
Al-Ḥayyul-Qayyūm
Lā ta’khudhuhu sinatun wa lā nawm
Lahu mā fī as-samāwāti wa mā fī al-arḍ
Man dhā alladhī yashfa‘u ‘indahu illā bi-idhnīh
Ya‘lamu mā bayna aydīhim wa mā khalfahum
Wa lā yuḥīṭūna bi-shay’in min ‘ilmihi illā bimā shā’
Wasi‘a kursiyyuhus-samāwāti wa al-arḍ
Wa lā ya’ūduhu ḥifẓuhumā
Wa Huwa al-‘Aliyyul-‘Aẓīm
Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep.
To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth.
Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission?
He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them.
And they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills.
His Kursi (Throne) extends over the heavens and the earth,
and their preservation tires Him not.
And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
2. The Three Quls — Surahs of Refuge (Al-Ikhlās, Al-Falaq, An-Nās)
Source: Sahih Muslim
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ Transliteration: Qul huwa Allāhu Aḥad, Allāhuṣ-Ṣamad, lam yalid wa lam yūlad, wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan aḥad. Translation: Say: “He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent.” Times: 3
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ Transliteration: Qul aʿūdhu bi-Rabbi al-falaq, min sharri mā khalaq, wa min sharri ghāsiqin idhā waqab, wa min sharri an-naffāthāti fi al-ʿuqad, wa min sharri ḥāsidin idhā ḥasad. Translation: Say: “I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak from the evil of what He has created, from the evil of darkness when it settles, from the evil of those who blow on knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies.” Times: 3
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ مَلِكِ النَّاسِ إِلَٰهِ النَّاسِ مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ Transliteration: Qul aʿūdhu bi-Rabbi an-nās, Maliki an-nās, Ilāhi an-nās, min sharri al-waswāsi al-khannās, alladhī yuwaswisu fī ṣudūri an-nās, mina al-jinnati wa an-nās. Translation: Say: “I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the King of mankind, the God of mankind, from the evil of the whisperer who withdraws, who whispers in the hearts of mankind, among jinn and mankind.” Times: 3
Benefit: Reciting these three Surahs thrice in the morning grants protection from envy, the evil eye, black magic, and every unseen harm — as taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
3. Dua for Safety from Harm
Source: Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ Transliteration: Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru maʿa ismihi shay’un fi al-arḍi wa lā fi as-samā’i, wa Huwa as-Samīʿu al-ʿAlīm. Translation: In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing. Times: 3 Benefit: Protects the believer from harm throughout the day.
See also: Duas for Evil Eye (Nazar) and Duas for Protection.
4. Dua of Morning Gratitude
Source: Muslim, Tirmidhi
اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا وَبِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا وَبِكَ نَحْيَا وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ وَإِلَيْكَ النُّشُورُ Transliteration: Allāhumma bika aṣbaḥnā, wa bika amsaynā, wa bika naḥyā, wa bika namūtu, wa ilayka an-nushūr. 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 our return. Times: 1 Benefit: Reminds the heart of gratitude, surrender, and life’s dependence on Allah.
5. Declaration of Faith
Source: Ahmad, Abu Dawood
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَصْبَحْتُ أُشْهِدُكَ، وَأُشْهِدُ حَمَلَةَ عَرْشِكَ، وَمَلَائِكَتَكَ، وَجَمِيعَ خَلْقِكَ أَنَّكَ أَنْتَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ وَحْدَكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ، وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُكَ وَرَسُولُكَ Transliteration: Allāhumma innī aṣbaḥtu ushhiduka, wa ushhidu ḥamalata ʿarshika, wa malāʾikataka, wa jamīʿa khalqika, annaka anta Allāh, lā ilāha illā anta, waḥdaka lā sharīka laka, wa anna Muḥammadan ʿabduka wa rasūluka. Translation: O Allah, I bear witness before You, the bearers of Your Throne, Your angels, and all of creation that You are Allah — none has the right to be worshipped but You, alone without partner, and Muhammad is Your servant and Messenger. Times: 4 Benefit: Renews faith and earns forgiveness.
6. Tasbīḥ of the Morning
Source: Bukhari, Muslim
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ Transliteration: Subḥānallāhi wa bi-ḥamdihi. Translation: Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him. Times: 100 Benefit: Wipes away sins, even if as vast as the foam of the sea.
Meaning of SubhanAllah and other daily phrases.
Number of Morning Azkar (According to Authentic Sources)
The Morning Azkar (أذكار الصباح) mentioned in authentic narrations are around twenty to twenty-five in number. These are taken from verified hadith found in Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and other trusted collections. They include Qur’anic verses such as Ayat al-Kursi (2:255) and the last chapters—Surah al-Ikhlas, Surah al-Falaq, and Surah an-Nas—along with short daily duas taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Each dhikr has its own repetition count, like reciting “Bismillahilladhi la yadurru maʿa ismihi shay’un…” three times, or “SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi” a hundred times, as mentioned in authentic reports. Scholars such as Imam al-Nawawi (al-Adhkar) and Shaykh Saʿid al-Qahtani (Hisn al-Muslim) gathered these morning remembrances so that Muslims can follow the Sunnah easily and with confidence. What matters most is istiqāmah—being steadfast and sincere in remembering Allah every morning, trusting that each recitation brings His barakah, rahmah, and protection.
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Exact Timing for Morning Azkar Recitation
The Morning Azkar (أذكار الصباح) should be recited after the Fajr prayer and continued until sunrise. This timing comes from authentic hadith in Sahih Muslim and Sunan Abu Dawood, where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged believers to fill the early hours with dhikr (remembrance) — moments filled with sakīnah (peace) and rahmah (mercy).
Scholars such as Imam Ibn al-Qayyim and Imam al-Nawawi mention that the period of adhkar as-sabah lasts from Fajr until about 15–20 minutes after the sun has fully risen. If someone misses this time, it is still recommended to recite the azkar in the early part of the morning, for the purpose is to start the day remembering Allah ﷻ, not to limit it to a strict minute.
Reciting Morning Azkar during this blessed time brings barakah, peace of heart, and divine protection — fulfilling the Prophet’s ﷺ saying: “Whoever remembers Allah in the morning and evening will be protected from harm that day.” (Tirmidhi, Ahmad).
Scholarly Notes on Repetition & Authenticity
The Morning Azkar (أذكار الصباح) have been preserved through authentic hadith recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi, and Musnad Ahmad, all supported by strong chains (isnād sahīh).
Great scholars such as Imam al-Nawawi (al-Adhkar) and Ibn al-Qayyim (Al-Wabil al-Sayyib) explained that the repetition counts mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ—like three, seven, or one hundred times—are recommended Sunnah practices, not fixed limits. These numbers serve as a guide to consistency and balance in remembrance.
Shaykh Sa‘īd al-Qaḥṭānī, author of Hisn al-Muslim, added that repeating these azkar beyond what is narrated is also acceptable when done out of love and presence of heart, not as a strict routine. The real value of dhikr lies in ikhlāṣ (sincerity), hudūr al-qalb (mindful presence), and tadabbur (reflection) — qualities that transform simple words into acts of deep worship.
Scholars remind us that what truly counts is istiqāmah (steadfast devotion) and muraqabah (awareness of Allah). When a believer recites Morning Azkar with humility and love, even a few sincere words bring immense rahmah (mercy) and barakah (blessing) from Allah ﷻ.
Benefits of Morning Azkar (Qur’an & Hadith)
The Morning Azkar (أذكار الصباح) are among the most profound ways to begin a new day. Rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, these daily remembrances fill the believer’s heart with sakīnah (tranquility), rahmah (mercy), and barakah (blessing). Through them, one starts the morning grounded in faith and surrounded by divine protection.
Allah ﷻ praises those who remember Him constantly:
“Those who remember Allah standing, sitting, and lying on their sides, and reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth.” (Āl ʿImrān 3:191)
This verse teaches that remembrance is not limited to moments of prayer — it is a rhythm of the heart that purifies the soul and keeps the believer mindful of Allah in every state.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“Whoever remembers Allah in the morning and evening will be protected from harm that day and that night.” (Tirmidhi, Ahmad)
He also said:
“Keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah.” (Tirmidhi)
Through these words, the Prophet ﷺ reminded us that protection, peace, and strength all flow from dhikr. The Morning Azkar renew tawakkul (trust in Allah) and deepen yaqīn (certainty of faith), bringing calm to the heart and courage to the soul. Every sunrise becomes a gentle reminder to begin the day with gratitude, humility, and the hope of drawing nearer to Allah ﷻ.
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FAQs — About Morning Azkar
The Morning Azkar (أذكار الصباح) include six essential remembrances that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to recite every morning after Fajr: Ayat al-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255) The Three Quls — Al-Ikhlās, Al-Falaq, and An-Nās Bismillahilladhī lā yaḍurru... Allāhumma bika aṣbaḥnā... Allāhumma innī aṣbaḥtu ushhiduka... Subḥānallāhi wa bi-ḥamdihi Each of these adhkar carries its own virtue — divine protection, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal — as narrated in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. They are best recited after Fajr and before sunrise, as mentioned in Sahih Muslim and Abu Dawood. This blessed period, known as waqt al-sabah, begins at dawn (ṭulu‘ al-fajr) and lasts until the sun rises. If someone misses this time, scholars like Imam al-Nawawi and Ibn al-Qayyim say it can still be recited later in the morning. What matters most is starting the day in remembrance of Allah ﷻ — not simply watching the clock. Yes, absolutely. Reciting from a phone or app carries the same reward as reading from a printed book. Scholars such as Shaykh Ibn Baz and Shaykh al-‘Uthaymeen affirmed that what truly counts is remembrance with focus (khushū‘) and presence of heart (hudūr al-qalb). Whether from a phone, a page, or memory — it is the sincerity that gives dhikr its light. It is most rewarding to recite in Arabic, as that is how the Prophet ﷺ recited them. But if you have not yet learned the pronunciation, you may say the translation or meaning in your language. Scholars agree that Allah rewards every sincere remembrance — what matters is ikhlāṣ (sincerity) and understanding the meaning of what you say. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Whoever remembers Allah in the morning and evening will be protected from harm that day and that night.” (Tirmidhi, Ahmad) Morning Azkar bring peace, forgiveness, and protection from harm. They fill the heart with sakīnah (tranquility), rahmah (mercy), and barakah (blessing). Starting your day with these remembrances means walking under Allah’s care until nightfall.
Mohammed Basheer is the founder of Sukoonly.com, an Islamic blog focused on duas, prophetic healing, and Qur’anic wisdom. He writes with sincerity and spiritual depth for seekers around the world.