Dua & Sunnah

Dua After Eating: Seeking Divine Acceptance of the Meal

After Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5447

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

All praise is due to Allah, [praiseworthy] praise abundantly, purely, and blessedly. [We praise Him] in a way that suffices, and is never [to be] left, and is indispensable, O our Lord.

Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudda'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbana

When to Read

This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause, reflect on Allah's blessings, and express gratitude before moving on to other tasks.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere gratitude in your heart. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specific wording after a meal of roasted lamb. It's recommended to say it with a sense of fullness and appreciation for the sustenance provided.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua acknowledges Allah's complete provision and our utter dependence on Him. It recognizes that our sustenance is a blessing that we can never fully repay or be independent of. Saying this shows deep gratitude, which is a key aspect of our faith. The Prophet ﷺ himself would say this, indicating its importance and virtue. It's a way of asking Allah to accept this provision from us as a sign of our thankful submission.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Umamah: The Prophet (ﷺ) if he was raised to his knees after food, would say: "Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudda'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbana." (All praise is due to Allah, [praiseworthy] praise abundantly, purely, and blessedly. [We praise Him] in a way that suffices, and is never [to be] left, and is indispensable, O our Lord.)
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5447
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