الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلاَ مُوَدَّعٍ وَلاَ مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا.
Praise be to Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise. Praise that is not insufficient, nor can it be dispensed with, nor can one do without it, our Lord.
Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause, reflect on the blessings of the food and sustenance Allah has provided, and turn that gratitude into a plea for forgiveness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specific phrasing, so it’s beautiful to try and pronounce it as accurately as possible. Think about the meaning as you say it: acknowledging Allah's immense blessings and asking for His continuous favour. It's a way of turning a simple act like eating into an opportunity for spiritual growth.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua carries immense weight. By praising Allah abundantly after a meal, we acknowledge that this sustenance is from Him alone. The Prophet ﷺ said about this specific dua: 'When any one of you has eaten food, he should say: Alhamdulillah alladhi at'amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghairi hawlin minni wa la quwwatin (All praise is due to Allah Who fed me this and provided it for me without any might on my part, nor strength). And the sins that he committed before eating this food will be forgiven.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5105, Sahih). This particular phrasing, 'Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran...' is a slightly expanded version, emphasizing the pure, blessed, and ever-present nature of Allah's praise, leading to a profound sense of gratitude and seeking forgiveness.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah: The Prophet ﷺ if he had been raised up from food, would say: 'Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.' (Praise be to Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise. Praise that is not insufficient, nor can it be dispensed with, nor can one do without it, our Lord). (Sahih al-Bukhari 5446). Another narration from the Prophet ﷺ states: 'Whoever eats food and then says: Alhamdulillah alladhi at'amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghairi hawlin minni wa la quwwatin (All praise is due to Allah Who fed me this and provided it for me without any might on my part, nor strength), the sins that he committed before eating this food will be forgiven.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5105, Sahih).