الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise, praise that is not insufficient, nor is it to be left behind, nor is one independent of it, our Lord.
*Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghayra makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.*
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal, expressing gratitude for the food and asking Allah to bless what has been consumed and to continue providing sustenance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude after you have finished eating. It's a moment to reflect on Allah's favors and acknowledge His continuous provision. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication, so reciting it with the intention of following his Sunnah is also a significant aspect.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude and reliance on Allah. By praising Allah in this manner, we acknowledge that all sustenance comes from Him and that we are always in need of His blessings. It reminds us that even after receiving a meal, we should continue to seek Allah's favor for its nourishment and for future provisions. The phrasing 'ghayra makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna' is particularly powerful, showing that Allah's provision is never enough to make us self-sufficient, and we are always dependent on Him.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet ﷺ used to say when he finished his meal: 'Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghayra makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.' (All praise is due to Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise, praise that is not insufficient, nor is it to be left behind, nor is one independent of it, our Lord.)