Dua & Sunnah

Dua After Eating: Seeking the Reward of a Night of Worship

After Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5445

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلاَ مُوَدَّعٍ وَلاَ مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا.

Praise be to Allah, [praise] abundant, pure, and blessed, [praise] that is not insufficient, nor will it be left, nor is it dispensable, O our Lord.

Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa laa muwaddi'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.

When to Read

Recite this dua immediately after finishing your meal. It's a moment to express gratitude to Allah for the sustenance He provided.

How to Read

Recite this from memory after finishing your meal. It's a heartfelt expression of thanks. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to show the immense value Allah places on sincere gratitude.

Virtues & Benefits

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned that when a person says this after eating, seventy thousand angels send prayers for their forgiveness until the Day of Resurrection. This act of gratitude is so profound it earns the remembrance of the angels and a plea for Allah's mercy.

Source & Authentication

Narrated by Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to, after finishing his meal, say: 'Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa laa muwaddi'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.' (Praise be to Allah, [praise] abundant, pure, and blessed, [praise] that is not insufficient, nor will it be left, nor is it dispensable, O our Lord). He also said that seventy thousand angels send prayers for his forgiveness until the Day of Resurrection. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5445)
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5445
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