Dua & Sunnah

Dua After Eating: Seeking Allah's Blessing for Sustenance to Aid Good Deeds

After Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5449

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

All praise is for Allah, [praise] abundant, pure, and blessed. [Praise] that is sufficient, and never to be renounced, and [praise] that our Lord has no need of.

Al-hamdulillah hamanthiran tayyiban mubarakan fih, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna

When to Read

This dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's provision and express gratitude for the sustenance that nourishes our bodies.

How to Read

Recite this sincerely with a heart full of gratitude. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, emphasizing the immense reward for those who express such profound thanks to Allah after eating. It's a moment to reflect on how this food will empower us to worship Allah and perform good deeds.

Virtues & Benefits

This powerful dua carries immense reward. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned that when a person says this after eating, seventy thousand angels send prayers upon them until the Day of Resurrection. This is a testament to the significance of acknowledging Allah's blessings, even in something as routine as eating. It transforms a simple act into an opportunity for immense divine favor, seeking that the very sustenance we consume becomes a means to draw closer to our Creator through worship and righteous actions.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he finished his food, would say: 'Al-hamdulillah hamanthiran tayyiban mubarakan fih, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna' (All praise is for Allah, [praise] abundant, pure, and blessed. [Praise] that is sufficient, and never to be renounced, and [praise] that our Lord has no need of). He also said: 'When one of you finishes his food, let him say: Al-hamdulillah Allah who has satisfied us and has made us Muslims.' The Prophet ﷺ was taught these words by Allah, and it is said that seventy thousand angels send prayers upon him until the Day of Resurrection, and the earth seeks forgiveness for him.'
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5449
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