الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
All praise is for Allah, [praise] abundant, pure, and blessed, [praise] that is not insufficient, nor is it bade farewell, nor is it needless of Him, our Lord.
Alhamdulillah-a hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbuna.
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after finishing your meal. It's a comprehensive expression of gratitude for the food provided and a seeking of Allah's continued blessings and protection over what you've consumed.
How to Read
Say it sincerely from your heart after completing your meal and saying 'Bismillah' before eating. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua as a way to express profound gratitude for Allah's sustenance. The act of eating itself is a blessing, and this dua elevates that gratitude to a spiritual level.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates immense gratitude for Allah's provision. By praising Allah in this manner, you acknowledge His continuous blessings and seek His contentment and protection over the nourishment received. While not explicitly mentioning 'food poisoning,' this comprehensive praise and acknowledgment of Allah as 'our Lord' encompasses seeking protection from all forms of harm related to sustenance. It reflects a state of contentment and reliance on Allah, which are powerful spiritual shields.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he finished his meal, used to say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا. (Alhamdulillah-a hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbuna.) Which translates to: 'All praise is for Allah, [praise] abundant, pure, and blessed, [praise] that is not insufficient, nor is it bade farewell, nor is it needless of Him, our Lord.'