Dua & Sunnah

Dua After Eating: Seeking Spiritual Cleansing and Purity of Intention

After Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 6062

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.

Praise is to Allah, [praise] abundant, pure, and blessed, not insufficient, nor dispensed with, nor independent of Him, our Lord.

Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi ghayra makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu rabbuna.

When to Read

Recite this dua immediately after finishing your meal. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude for the sustenance Allah has provided and to seek His continued blessings.

How to Read

Recite this with sincerity and presence of mind, reflecting on the blessings of the food you have eaten and the provision of Allah. It's generally recited after the final bite and before engaging in other activities.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua emphasizes profound gratitude to Allah, acknowledging His abundant blessings. By praising Him in this manner, we acknowledge our dependence on Him and His continuous provision. It helps to purify our intentions, turning a simple act of eating into an act of worship, and seeks Allah's favor for the sustenance received.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Umamah: The Prophet (ﷺ) if he was raised up from food, used to say: 'Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghayra makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.' (Praise is to Allah, [praise] abundant, pure, and blessed, not insufficient, nor dispensed with, nor independent of Him, our Lord).
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 6062
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