ุงููุญูู ูุฏู ููููููู ุญูู ูุฏูุง ููุซููุฑูุง ุทููููุจูุง ู ูุจูุงุฑูููุง ูููููุ ุบูููุฑู ู ูููููููู ููููุง ู ูููุฏููุนู ููููุง ู ูุณูุชูุบูููู ุนููููู ุฑูุจููููุง.
All praise is due to Allah, [in] a praise that is abundant, pure, and blessed. Our Lord, [this sustenance] is not to be dispensed with, nor is it to be left, nor is one independent of Him.
Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran 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, as an expression of profound gratitude to Allah for the sustenance provided. It's a moment to reflect on the blessing of food and to seek Allah's help in using His provisions wisely and resisting the temptation of unlawful or harmful desires that may arise from fulfilling one's physical needs.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely after you have finished eating. Take a moment to pause, reflect on the meaning of the words, and feel the gratitude. Itโs a personal conversation with Allah, acknowledging His continuous blessings and seeking His guidance. The sincerity of your heart is key.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates deep gratitude for Allah's blessings. By acknowledging that sustenance is a gift from Allah, we are reminded that all provisions are ultimately from Him. This reflection can strengthen our resolve to obey Him in all matters, including abstaining from forbidden foods (haram). When we recognize that even our ability to eat and digest is from Allah, we are better equipped to resist temptations that displease Him, as we understand that true satisfaction comes from His pleasure and obedience.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When Allah gives a servant food to eat and he says: *Alhamdulillah allathi at'amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghairi hawlin minni wa la quwwatin* (Praise be to Allah Who has fed me this and provided it for me without any might from me, nor any strength), all his previous sins are forgiven.' A similar narration is found in Sahih Muslim, but the emphasis in the quoted dua above is on the abundant, pure, and blessed nature of the praise, reflecting a deeper appreciation of the sustenance itself and the Giver.