الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا
All praise is due to Allah, [to] an abundant, good, blessed praise, which is not [in the least] insufficient, nor [can it be] dispensed with, nor [can one] be independent of Him, our Lord.
Alḥamdu lillāhi ḥamdan kathīran ṭayyiban mubārakan fīhi, ghayra makfiyyin wa lā mawadda‘in wa lā mustaghnan ‘anhu Rabbana
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It’s a moment to pause before engaging in other activities, reflecting on Allah's bounty and expressing profound gratitude for the nourishment provided.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and a present heart, recognizing that every meal is a blessing from Allah. The wording itself emphasizes acknowledging Allah's sufficient, eternal, and indispensable favor. It’s not just about the words, but the deep gratitude they convey.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive acknowledgment of Allah's sustenance. By praising Him with 'abundant, good, blessed praise,' we are affirming His absolute sufficiency and our perpetual need for Him. It moves beyond a simple 'thank you' to a deep recognition of His role as the Provider. This gratitude can foster a cleaner heart, free from arrogance or taking blessings for granted, and a clear conscience, knowing we have acknowledged the Source of our strength and well-being. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, highlighting its significance in acknowledging Allah's continuous grace.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Abi Awfa: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'When anyone eats, he should say: 'Alḥamdu lillāhi alladhī kafānī wa-arwānī, Allāhumma innī as'aluka ḥalālan ṭayyiban abundantly' (All praise is due to Allah Who sufficed me and satiated me, O Allah, I ask You for lawful, good and abundant sustenance), and when anyone finishes his milk, he should say: 'Alḥamdu lillāhi alladhī sharabanā wa-ja‘ala lahū Badrangay min al-ma'i ḥarrani. (All praise is due to Allah Who made us drink and made for it brine and bitter). The narrator then narrated a similar ḥadīth on the authority of Ibn 'Umar, adding: 'The Prophet (peace be upon him) ate something, and then said: 'Alḥamdu lillāhi alladhī ḥamdan kathīran ṭayyiban Bārakun fīhi, ghayra makfiyyin wa lā mawadda‘in wa lā mustaghnan ‘anhu Rabbana' (All praise is due to Allah, [to] an abundant, good, blessed praise, which is not [in the least] insufficient, nor [can it be] dispensed with, nor [can one] be independent of Him, our Lord).' Sahih al-Bukhari 5447