الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
Praise be to Allah, much praise, pure and blessed. We are not satisfied, nor is it bid farewell, nor are we independent of Him, our Lord.
Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal, as an expression of gratitude to Allah for the food and sustenance provided.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt appreciation after you have finished eating. It's a moment to pause and reflect on Allah's blessings. It is recommended to say it after completing the meal and before any other activity, as it signifies the end of the meal and the beginning of gratitude.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound expression of thankfulness that acknowledges Allah's continuous blessings and our utter dependence on Him. By reciting it, we are not only thanking Allah for the meal we just consumed but also for His ongoing provision which we can never fully repay or be independent of. It embodies a deeper understanding of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and our need for Him in every aspect of life, including nourishment. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to show that our gratitude should be comprehensive, acknowledging both the immediate blessing and Allah's eternal, indispensable role in our lives.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) if he finished his meal, would say: 'Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.' (Praise be to Allah, much praise, pure and blessed. We are not satisfied, nor is it bid farewell, nor are we independent of Him, our Lord.)