Dua & Sunnah

Dua After Eating: For Contentment and Moderation

After Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5447

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا

All praise is for Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise, that is sufficient and indispensable. Our Lord!

Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna

When to Read

This dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It expresses gratitude to Allah for the sustenance provided and seeks His continued favor in being content with what has been given, which naturally leads to eating in moderation.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere gratitude and a humble heart. Reflect on Allah's blessings and acknowledge that all sustenance comes from Him. It is recommended to say it after finishing your food and drink, with hands perhaps still at the table or as you rise.

Virtues & Benefits

This profound supplication acknowledges Allah's complete bounty and sufficiency. By praising Allah in this manner after eating, one seeks His pleasure and asks for a state of contentment. This contentment is a key to moderation in all things, including food intake, preventing excess and fostering a healthy relationship with blessings. It reminds us that no matter how much we eat, Allah's provision is what truly suffices us, and His blessings are inexhaustible.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet ﷺ used to say, when he had finished his food: 'Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.' (All praise is for Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise, that is sufficient and indispensable. Our Lord!)
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5447
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