Dua & Sunnah

Dua After Eating: Seeking to Be Among Those Who Are Pleased

After Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5443

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

Praise be to Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise, which is not insufficient, nor is it to be abandoned, nor is one independent of it, our Lord.

Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin, wa la muwadda'in, wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbana.

When to Read

This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause and reflect on the blessings of the food we've just consumed and to express our gratitude to Allah.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere intention after you have finished eating. It's recommended to say it with full awareness of its meaning, acknowledging Allah's immense blessings upon you. You can say it aloud or silently.

Virtues & Benefits

This supplication encapsulates profound gratitude. By praising Allah in this manner, we acknowledge that our sustenance is entirely from Him and that we will always be in need of His grace. It reminds us that Allah is sufficient for us and that His blessings are ever-present and inexhaustible. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to encourage a deep sense of contentment and recognition of divine favor, aiming to be among those whom Allah is pleased with.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he rose from his table, used to say: 'Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin, wa la muwadda'in, wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbana.' (Praise be to Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise, which is not insufficient, nor is it to be abandoned, nor is one independent of it, our Lord.)
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5443
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