الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, [He is] a much, pure, and blessed praise, [a praise] that is indispensable, [a praise] that is not dispensed with, and [a praise] that one cannot do without, our Lord.
Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudawwa'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause, reflect on the blessings of the food, and express gratitude to Allah for providing it.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a present heart. It's about acknowledging Allah's continuous provision and seeking His continued favor. The wording itself, 'ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudawwa'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana' (indispensable, not dispensed with, and cannot do without), emphasizes our perpetual need for Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude. It acknowledges that Allah's blessings are not finite and that we always remain in need of Him. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to encourage a deeper sense of thankfulness beyond simply stating 'Alhamdulillah'. It fosters a mindset of continuous reliance on Allah, recognizing that every sustenance is a gift that requires acknowledgment and gratitude. This practice reminds us to purify our sustenance not just physically, but also spiritually, by being thankful for it.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah: When the Prophet ﷺ finished his food, he would say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا. (Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudawwa'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.) - Sahih al-Bukhari 6484