Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi is one of the most popular duas in the Muslim community, and it is recited to welcome a new day in the morning. This supplication was practiced by the Holy Propeht (PBUH) as a Morning dua and is transmitted in Sahih Hadiths.
This blog will define the meaning of Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi and its benefits. We will also discuss Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi in Arabic and English translation and transliteration.
Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi Full dua in Arabic
أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، رَبِّ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ مَا فِي هَذَا الْيَوْمِ وَخَيْرَ مَا بَعْدَهُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا فِي هَذَا الْيَوْمِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهُ، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكَسَلِ وَسُوءِ الْكِبَرِ، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابٍ فِي النَّارِ وَعَذَابٍ فِي الْقَبْرِ.
Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi in English transliteration
Here is the English transliteration of Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi — Morning Dua for those of you who cant read Arabic.
Aṣbaḥnā wa aṣbaḥal-mulku lillāh, walḥamdu lillāh, lā ilāha illallāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamd, wa huwa `alā kulli shay’in Qadīr. Rabbi as’aluka khayra mā fī hādha ‘l-yawmi wa khayra mā ba`dahu wa a`ūdhu bika min sharri mā fī hātha ‘l-yawmi wa sharri mā ba`dahu, Rabbi a`ūdhu bika minal-kasali, wa sū’il-kibar, Rabbi a`ūdhu bika min `adhābin fin-nāri wa `adhābin fil-qabr.
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Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi in English translation
Here is the English translation of Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi for a better understanding.
We have entered a new day and with it all dominion is Allah’s. Praise is to Allah. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. To Allah belongs the dominion, and to Him is the praise and He is Able to do all things.
My Lord, I ask You for the goodness of this day and of the days that come after it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this day and of the days that come after it.
My Lord, I seek refuge in You from laziness and helpless old age. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hell-fire, and from the punishment of the grave
Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi meaning
The meaning is self-explanatory from the English translation of this supplication. We thank Allah for giving us another day to live as a Muslim. Allah is the creator of this universe, and he is to be praised. Nothing is impossible for him, and he is the supreme entity of this universe.
The second part is seeking Allah’s refuge and dua for forgiveness. The reciter seeks Allah’s refuge by making this dua for protection from the evil of the new day and the days to come.
In the third part, the reciter of this supplication is seeking Allah’s refuge from the tournments of grave, laziness, and punishment of hellfire. You can also recite dua for success in the hereafter and dua for laziness.
Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi in Hadith
There are a few Sahih Hadiths confirming that the Holy Propeht (PBUH) recited Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi in the morning as morning dua. Here are a few of them.
Hadith: Abdullah bin Mas’ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that When it was evening, the Prophet (PBUH) used to supplicate: “Amsaina wa amsal-mulku lillah, wal-hamdu lillah. La ‘ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu.” He (the narrator) said: I think that he (PBUH) used to follow the recitation with these words: “Lahul-mulku, wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa ‘ala kulli shi’in Qadir. Rabbi as’aluka khaira ma fi hadhihil-lailati, wa khaira ma ba’daha; wa a’udhu bika min sharri ma fi hadhihil-lailati, wa sharri ma ba’daha; Rabbi a’udhu bika minal- kasali, wa su’il-kibari; Rabbi a’udhu bika min ‘adhabin fin-nari, wa ‘adhabin fil-qabri.” When it was morning, he (PBUH) would recite the same, replacing the words: “We have entered upon evening and the whole kingdom of Allah, too, has entered upon evening” with “We have entered upon morning and the whole kingdom of Allah entered upon morning.” (Replace the words “Amsaina, amsa, hadhihil-lailati, ma ba’daha with Asbahna, asbaha, hadhal-yaumi, ma ba’dahu, respectively.) —Riyad as-Salihin 1455
Explanation: The Hadiths have been quoted from Sahih Muslim 2723b. And define the exact meaning of Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi, which we have mentioned above. It is a SUnnah to recite Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi in the morning and ask Allah for his forgiveness. Therefore, we should add this dua to our habits.
What are the benefits of reciting Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi in the morning?
Reciting the morning supplication “Asbahna wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi” has its own benefits, like having a blessed day, protection from evil, and more. Here are some key benefits of reciting this supplication in the morning.
1- Acknowledges Allah’s Sovereignty: The phrase “Asbahna wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi” reminds us of Allah’s complete control over the universe as we enter the new day. It instills a sense of humility, knowing that all matters are under Allah’s dominion. You can also recite the 4th and 5th Kalma to acknowledge Allah’s sovereignty.
2- Protection from Harm: By seeking Allah’s refuge from the evils of the day, this dua protects the reciter from potential physical, spiritual, and mental harm throughout the day, including calamities and negative influences. Here is the dua for pregnancy protection and protection from the evil eye.
3- Invokes Gratitude and Praise: By affirming “Lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu” (His is the kingdom, and to Him is all praise), it cultivates a habit of thankfulness, starting the day by remembering Allah’s blessings and His support in all things.
4- Seeks Protection from Old Age Hardships and Grave Punishments: This dua includes specific requests for protection from the challenges of old age and the trials of the Hereafter (torment of the grave and Hellfire), reminding one to focus on the Hereafter. You can also recite Surah Kahf and Surah Mulk to seek protection from the grave’s torments.
Wrap Up
So far, we have discussed the meaning and benefits of reciting ‘Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi’ in the morning as a dua after waking up. We have also written Asbahna Wa Asbahal Mulku Lillahi in Arabic with English transliteration and translation so you know what you are reciting.
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