الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا
Praise be to Allah, [such] abundant, pure, blessed praise. [Praise] that is sufficient, that is not made redundant, and that can never be dispensed with, our Lord.
Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It’s a moment to pause, reflect on Allah's immense blessings, and consciously connect our sustenance to His worship. Imagine sitting back after a satisfying meal, the taste still lingering, and offering this heartfelt expression of gratitude.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of heart. Feel the gratitude welling up as you praise Allah for providing the food. The wording itself guides us: 'abundant, pure, blessed praise' – let your recitation embody that. It's not just a set of words, but an outpouring of thanks for the sustenance that nourishes our bodies and allows us to continue worshipping Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses profound gratitude, acknowledging Allah's provision as a continuous, indispensable blessing. By praising Allah specifically for the food, we are implicitly asking Him to make this sustenance a means to strengthen our obedience to Him, rather than a distraction. It cultivates a mindset where even the basic act of eating becomes an act of worship and recognition of Allah's sovereignty over all provisions.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Sa'd: The Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever says after finishing his meal: Alhamdulillahillahi hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana, Allah will open for him the gates of the provision of Paradise." (Sahih al-Bukhari 5443)