الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, [praiseworthy] and abundantly blessed. O our Lord, [He] is sufficient, [His] favor is not to be missed, and [He] is indispensable.
Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawaddi'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 before the plates are cleared, acknowledging the blessing of the food we've just consumed.
How to Read
Say this dua with sincerity and reflection after you've finished eating and drinking. It's a personal expression of gratitude directed to Allah. The essence is to recognize His continuous provision and our dependence on Him, seeing the food not just as sustenance for ourselves, but as a means for us to be strong and capable in providing for and supporting our families.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude for Allah's continuous bounty. By praising Allah in this manner, we acknowledge His sufficiency and our constant need for Him. When we make dua after eating, we are essentially asking that the nourishment we've received be a source of strength, enabling us to fulfill our responsibilities, particularly towards our family. It transforms a simple meal into an act of worship, strengthening the connection between our physical well-being and our spiritual duty.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet ﷺ, when having finished his food, used to say: 'Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawaddi'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbana.' (All praise is due to Allah, [praiseworthy] and abundantly blessed. O our Lord, [He] is sufficient, [His] favor is not to be missed, and [He] is indispensable). Sahih al-Bukhari 5400