الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
Praise be to Allah, much praise, good and blessed praise. We are not self-sufficient, nor is it to be bid farewell, nor do we need to dispense with it, O our Lord.
Al-ḥamdu lillāhi ḥamdan kathīran ṭayyiban mubārakan fīhi, ghayra makfiyyin walā mawaddaʿin walā mustaghnan ʿanhu rabbunā.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause, reflect, and thank Allah not just for the food consumed, but for the ongoing blessing of sustenance itself. Think of it as the perfect follow-up to the more common 'Alhamdulillah', deepening our gratitude for His continuous provision.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude. It's a prayer of profound thanks, acknowledging that our ability to eat and be satisfied is entirely from Allah. The wording itself emphasizes the abundance and permanence of His blessings, which we should aim to feel with every utterance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a deep sense of gratitude, moving beyond a simple 'thank you' to acknowledge Allah's continuous, indispensable support. By asking for this blessing to be 'not to be bid farewell' and 'not to be dispensed with', we are essentially praying for a perpetual state of sustenance and well-being, never to be deprived of Allah's provision. This reflects a core Islamic principle: recognizing that all blessings are from Allah and are temporary if He wills. Our gratitude is a means of securing their continuation.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah: The Prophet (ﷺ) if he was raised to his chest after eating, he would say: 'Al-ḥamdu lillāhi ḥamdan kathīran ṭayyiban mubārakan fīhi, ghayra makfiyyin walā mawaddaʿin walā mustaghnan ʿanhu rabbunā.' (Praise be to Allah, much praise, good and blessed praise. We are not self-sufficient, nor is it to be bid farewell, nor do we need to dispense with it, O our Lord). Sahih al-Bukhari 5409.