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, [praise] that is sufficient, [praise] that is not to be discontinued, and [praise] that is indispensable, our Lord.
Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudawwa'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after finishing your meal. It’s a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah’s blessings and ask for them to be made beneficial for you.
How to Read
Recite this with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude. Imagine the food nourishing your body and soul, enabling you to worship Allah better. This prayer isn't just words; it's a recognition of dependence on the Creator for every morsel.
Virtues & Benefits
This specific dua, often recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, emphasizes profound gratitude. By thanking Allah for abundant, pure, and blessed sustenance, we are essentially asking Him to make that food a means of strength for obedience, good health, and righteous deeds. It transforms a simple act of eating into an act of worship, reminding us that every blessing comes from Allah and should be used in His service.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When one of you eats food, he should say: Al-hamdulillah haman-da katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudawwa'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5400). Another narration mentions the Prophet ﷺ saying: 'Indeed, Allah is pleased with His servant who praises Him after eating and thanks Him.' (Sahih Muslim 2734).