الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ، وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, [and] much praise, pure and blessed praise. [Praise] which is not insufficient, nor is it ever to be dispensed with, nor is it ever to be unnecessary, O our Lord.
Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in, wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal, as an expression of gratitude for the sustenance Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has provided. It's a moment to pause and reflect on the blessing of food and drink that nourishes our bodies.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely after completing your meal. You can say it quietly to yourself or softly aloud. The focus should be on the heartfelt gratitude and recognition of Allah's endless bounty.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude. It acknowledges that Allah's provision is abundant, continuous, and essential for us. By praising Him in this manner, we recognize that His blessings are not something we can ever fully repay or do without. It strengthens our connection with Allah, reminding us that every aspect of our lives, including nourishment, is a gift from Him.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) when the table-cloth was raised from him, used to say: 'Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in, wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.' (All praise is due to Allah, [and] much praise, pure and blessed praise. [Praise] which is not insufficient, nor is it ever to be dispensed with, nor is it ever to be unnecessary, O our Lord.)