الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا
Praise is to Allah, [praise] abundant, pure, and blessed, [praise] that is sufficient, never to be ended, and never to be dispensed with, our Lord.
Al-ḥamdu lillāhi ḥamdan kathīran ṭayyiban mubārakan fīhi ghayra makfiyyin wa lā muwaddaʿin wa lā mustaghnan ʿanhu rabbanā
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause and reflect on the blessings of the food we’ve consumed, thanking Allah for His provision.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude. Focus on the meaning of the words, acknowledging that all sustenance comes from Allah. It's best recited standing or sitting after you’ve finished eating and perhaps cleared your plate.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a profound expression of gratitude that goes beyond simply acknowledging the food. By praising Allah with 'abundant, pure, and blessed' praise, we recognize the multifaceted nature of His blessings. The phrase 'sufficient, never to be ended, and never to be dispensed with' highlights our perpetual dependence on Him for all needs, including sustenance. It cultivates a deeper appreciation for Allah's continuous provision and reinforces our reliance on Him, purifying our hearts and strengthening our faith through thankfulness.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to, when he had finished his food, say: ‘Al-ḥamdu lillāhi ḥamdan kathīran ṭayyiban mubārakan fīhi, ghayra makfiyyin wa lā muwaddaʿin wa lā mustaghnan ʿanhu rabbanā.’ (Praise is to Allah, [praise] abundant, pure, and blessed, [praise] that is sufficient, never to be ended, and never to be dispensed with, our Lord.) - Sahih al-Bukhari 6137. Another narration adds: ‘Ibn Abi Awfa (may Allah be pleased with him) said that when the Prophet (peace be upon him) was raised to the position of Prophethood, he (i.e. the Prophet) would not eat from any dish unless the Name of Allah was mentioned over it. When he had finished eating, he would say: Praise is to Allah Who has satisfied us and quenched our thirst. He was praised with His perfect praise. He was satisfied with His perfect satisfaction. He was sufficed with His perfect sufficiency. He was not dispensed with, nor was He forsaken. He was not to be dispensed with, nor was He to be forsaken. He was not to be left, nor was He to be abandoned. Praise is to Allah, our Lord, forever.’ - Sunan Abi Dawud 3768 (Sahih)