الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, [giving] abundant, pure, blessed praise, [praise] that is sufficient, that is not to be superseded, and that cannot be dispensed with, our Lord.
Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghayra makfiyyin wa laa mudawwa'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after finishing your meal, while the feeling of satisfaction is still present. It's a beautiful way to transition from the nourishment of food to expressing gratitude to the One who provided it.
How to Read
It is recommended to say this with sincerity and a present heart. The words themselves express deep gratitude and acknowledge Allah's enduring blessings, so reflecting on their meaning as you recite them will enhance the experience. It is traditionally recited after one has finished eating and is about to rise from the meal.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude, acknowledging that Allah's provisions are not only sufficient but also perpetually necessary and beneficial. Reciting it helps cultivate contentment with what Allah has given, preventing desires for excess. It fosters a mindset of appreciation for health and well-being, recognizing that these are gifts from Allah that should not be taken for granted or abused through overindulgence.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to say, when he finished eating: 'Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghayra makfiyyin wa laa mudawwa'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.' (All praise is due to Allah, [giving] abundant, pure, blessed praise, [praise] that is sufficient, that is not to be superseded, and that cannot be dispensed with, our Lord.)