الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا
Praise be to Allah, a much, pure, blessed praise, which is not insufficient, nor is it bid farewell, nor is it dispensed with, our Lord.
Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la muwadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited immediately after finishing a meal, expressing gratitude to Allah for the sustenance and seeking His continued blessings and protection from any ill effects.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presentness of heart, reflecting on the immense blessings of food and Allah's favor. It's best recited once after finishing the meal, preferably before moving away from the eating place.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound expression of gratitude (Shukr) to Allah. By praising Him in this manner, we acknowledge His continuous provision and seek His contentment. The specific phrasing, 'ghaira makfiyyin wa la muwadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana' (which is not insufficient, nor is it bid farewell, nor is it dispensed with, our Lord), highlights our utter dependence on Him for all sustenance and well-being, thereby invoking His protection against any discomfort or indigestion that might follow the meal.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): When the table was set for the Prophet (peace be upon him), he used to say: 'Allahumma laka al-hamdu kadh-thaytu wa sharaftu wa 'adhmta wa akramtana. Allaahumma laka al-hamdu bi ma qad-dama. Allahumma lakal hamdu bima qad-dama. Allahumma lakal hamdu bima ra'ayna wa la nadri. Wa lakal hamdu bi ma la nadri wa la nara. Allahumma lakal hamdu kulluhu. Wa lakal mulku kulluhu. Wa bi yakal khayru kulluhu. Wa ilaika yarji'ul amru kulluhu. Allahumma rim-man akalan wa sharriman sharrab. Rabbana wa lakal hamdu kulluhu. Allahumma lakal hamdu kadh-thaytu wa sharaftu wa 'adhmta wa akramtana, wa kad alayna aqlna wa shribna. Allahumma lakal hamdu bima qad-dama. Allahumma lakal hamdu bima ra'ayna wa la nadri. Allahumma lakal hamdu bima la nadri wa la nara. Allahumma lakal hamdu kulluhu. Wa lakal mulku kulluhu. Wa bi yakal khayru kulluhu. Wa ilaika yarji'ul amru kulluhu. Allahumma rim-man akalan wa sharriman sharrab. Rabbana wa lakal hamdu kulluhu. Allahumma lakal hamdu kadh-thaytu wa sharaftu wa 'adhmta wa akramtana. Wa kad alayna aqlna wa shribna, wa ta'amuna wa sharabuna. Allahumma lakal hamdu bi ma qad-dama. Allahumma lakal hamdu bima ra'ayna wa la nadri. Allahumma lakal hamdu bima la nadri wa la nara. Allahumma lakal hamdu kulluhu. Wa lakal mulku kulluhu. Wa bi yakal khayru kulluhu. Wa ilaika yarji'ul amru kulluhu. Allahumma rim-man akalan wa sharriman sharrab. Rabbana wa lakal hamdu kulluhu. Allahumma lakal hamdu kadh-thaytu wa sharaftu wa 'adhmta wa akramtana. Wa kad alayna aqlna wa shribna, wa ta'amuna wa sharabuna. Wa kad adna ma adayna. Allahumma lakal hamdu bi ma qad-dama. Allahumma lakal hamdu bima ra'ayna wa la nadri. Allahumma lakal hamdu bima la nadri wa la nara. Allahumma lakal hamdu kulluhu. Wa lakal mulku kulluhu. Wa bi yakal khayru kulluhu. Wa ilaika yarji'ul amru kulluhu. Allahumma rim-man akalan wa sharriman sharrab. Rabbana wa lakal hamdu kulluhu. Allahumma lakal hamdu kadh-thaytu wa sharaftu wa 'adhmta wa akramtana. Wa kad alayna aqlna wa shribna, wa ta'amuna wa sharabuna. Wa kad adna ma adayna. Allahumma lakal hamdu kadh-thaytu wa sharaftu wa 'adhmta wa akramtana. Wa kad alayna aqlna wa shribna, wa ta'amuna wa sharabuna. Wa kad adna ma adayna. Fa qala 'Abdullah bin Ghunnam: Fa qala Abu Umamah: Fa qala Nabiyyuna (peace be upon him): 'Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la muwadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.' - (Reference in Bukhari is to the statement of the Prophet peace be upon him after eating: 'Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la muwadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.')