الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا. اللَّهُمَّ أَطْعِمْ مَنْ أَطْعَمَنِي وَاسْقِ مَنْ سَقَانِي
Praise be to Allah, abundant, good, and blessed praise, which is not insufficient, nor is it bid farewell, nor is it dispensable from our Lord. O Allah, feed those who fed me and give drink to those who gave me to drink.
Alḥamdulillāhi ḥamdan kathīran ṭayyiban mubārakan fīhi, ghayra makfiyyin walā mwaddaʿin walā mustaghnan ʿanhu rabbunā. Allāhumma aṭʿim man aṭʿamanī wasqi man saqānī.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a beautiful practice to acknowledge the blessing of food and the people who provided it, while also extending that intention to others in need.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and gratitude after finishing your meal. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this comprehensive supplication. It’s important to reflect on the meaning as you say it: thanking Allah for the provision, acknowledging His unending bounty, and asking Him to reciprocate the kindness shown to you by feeding and hydrating those who helped you. This reflects a generous spirit and a desire to see Allah's blessings extended to all.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses several beautiful aspects: 1. **Gratitude:** It's a profound expression of thanks to Allah for the meal and the sustenance provided. The phrase 'abundant, good, and blessed praise' shows the depth of this gratitude. 2. **Humility:** By acknowledging that the provision is 'not insufficient, nor is it bid farewell, nor is it dispensable from our Lord,' we recognize our complete dependence on Allah. 3. **Generosity and Empathy:** The second part of the dua, 'O Allah, feed those who fed me and give drink to those who gave me to drink,' extends the blessing beyond oneself. It instills a desire to share with others and pray for those who have shared with us, fostering a spirit of generosity and compassion, especially towards the hungry and thirsty.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ often supplicated: "الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا." And he said: "Allah will be pleased with His servant who says: 'Alḥamdulillāhi ḥamdan kathīran ṭayyiban mubārakan fīhi, ghayra makfiyyin walā mwaddaʿin walā mustaghnan ʿanhu rabbunā.'" And Allah's Messenger ﷺ said: "Allāhumma aṭʿim man aṭʿamanī wasqi man saqānī."