الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا.
Praise be to Allah, abundant, good, and blessed praise. (We praise Him) not (as if we could) fulfill His due, nor as a farewell, nor as if we were independent of Him, our Lord.
Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbana.
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after finishing your meal, before moving away from your dining place or engaging in other activities. It's a moment to pause and reflect on the blessing you've just received.
How to Read
Say this with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude. Imagine your stomach filling with the food you've eaten, and reflect on how this sustenance is a gift from Allah. It's not about rushing the words, but about feeling their meaning.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound expression of gratitude, acknowledging that our ability to eat and the food itself are from Allah. It seeks continued blessings and acknowledges our complete dependence on Him, even after receiving nourishment. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specific wording to show the depth of thankfulness required.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, whenever he finished his meal, would say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا. (Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbana.).