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.)