الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, [praiseworthy and] blessed praise, abundant and perpetual, not to be recompensed or bid farewell to, [praise] that we are in no need of, our Lord.
Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudawwadin wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal, as a profound expression of gratitude to Allah (Glory be to Him) for the sustenance He has provided. It's a moment to pause and reflect on the blessing of food and drink, acknowledging that this provision is from Allah alone.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and heartfelt gratitude. Imagine the feeling of satisfaction after a meal, and let that feeling fuel your praise for Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, and reciting it shows our adherence to his Sunnah and our recognition of Allah's continuous blessings.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates deep gratitude. By praising Allah abundantly and acknowledging that His blessings are ever-present and not something we can ever fully repay or dispense with, we are essentially asking for His continuous favor and provision. It reminds us that every meal is a gift, and appreciating it draws Allah's pleasure and strengthens our connection with Him. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was pleased with this form of gratitude, indicating its immense value in the sight of Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) if he was raised to his lower garment after eating, he would say: 'Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudawwadin wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.' (All praise is due to Allah, [praiseworthy and] blessed praise, abundant and perpetual, not to be recompensed or bid farewell to, [praise] that we are in no need of, our Lord.) Sahih al-Bukhari 5447