الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise, praise that is not insufficient, nor is it taken leave of, nor is He independent of it, our Lord.
Al-hamdulillah hamsdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after finishing your meal. It’s a beautiful way to transition from the act of eating to acknowledging Allah's blessings and mercy.
How to Read
Say this with sincerity, reflecting on the food you've just consumed and the countless blessings Allah has bestowed upon you. It’s recited as a testament to His unending grace, acknowledging that we can never fully repay His favors.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful expression of gratitude. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specifically because it captures the vastness of Allah's sustenance and our perpetual need for Him. It acknowledges that even after we finish eating, Allah’s provision and His being are what sustain us. Reciting it ensures Allah is pleased with your gratitude for the meal.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah: The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked: O Messenger of Allah, if a person has no need of anything, what is the best way to reckon with his Lord? He said: You should reckon with your Lord in the way you like, but you should say: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. And when one of you eats food, he should say: O Allah, grant us good in it, and grant us better than it. And when one of you finishes his food, he should say: Praise be to Allah, who has fed me with this food and provided it for me without my strength or might. And when one of you is dressed with a garment or clothed, he should say: O Allah, praise be to Thee, Thou hast given me this garment for the covering of my nakedness and for its adornment in my life. Then he should say: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. The Prophet (ﷺ) taught some of his companions: O Allah, praise be to Thee, Thou hast given me this. O Allah, praise be to Thee, Thou hast clothed me. O Allah, praise be to Thee, Thou hast given me what suffices me. O Allah, praise be to Thee, Thou hast enriched me. O Allah, praise be to Thee, Thou hast given me good health. O Allah, praise be to Thee, Thou hast brought me safely home. O Allah, praise be to Thee, Thou hast given me the means of sustenance. He commanded us to praise Allah in all circumstances. And he taught us: O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from the going astray or being led astray, from the slip or causing a slip, from wronging or being wronged, from ignorance or being treated ignorantly. He also taught: All praise be to Allah, abundant, pure and blessed praise, not insufficient, nor taken leave of, nor is it independent of Him, our Lord.