الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا
Praise be to Allah, abundant, good, and blessed praise. Praise that is never insufficient, never bid farewell to, and without which our Lord is never self-sufficient.
Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a moment when we are physically nourished, and it's the perfect time to turn our hearts to Allah, acknowledging His bounty and seeking His forgiveness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity after you have finished eating and are about to get up from your meal. It’s a direct expression of gratitude and a humble request for continued favor from Allah. Imagine saying it while looking at the remnants of the meal, connecting the physical sustenance with spiritual gratitude.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a profound way to express gratitude for the food Allah has provided. The repetition of 'hamdan' (praise) and the descriptive adjectives emphasize the depth of this thankfulness. The phrase 'ghaira makfiyyin' (never insufficient) highlights that our praise, no matter how extensive, can never fully encompass Allah's blessings. By making this dua, we acknowledge our reliance on Him and implicitly ask for His continued blessings and forgiveness for any shortcomings in our gratitude.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by 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 رَبُّنَا (Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna). Sahih al-Bukhari 5443.