الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, [praise] in abundance, good and blessed. We are not self-sufficient, nor is it ever bid farewell, nor can we do without Him, our Lord.
Alhamdulillah-hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa laa mudda'in wa laa mustaghna 'anhu Rabbuna.
When to Read
This dua is recited after finishing a meal, as a profound expression of gratitude to Allah for the sustenance He has provided. It's a moment to pause and reflect on the blessing of nourishment.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and presence of mind after you have completed your meal. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's blessings and to cultivate a thankful heart, which in turn purifies the soul.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to express a comprehensive form of thanks. It acknowledges that Allah's provision is continuous and essential. Reciting it not only fulfills a Sunnah but also cultivates a deeper sense of contentment and spiritual purification, as gratitude is a cornerstone of faith.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Umamah: The Prophet ﷺ, when a dining-sheet was raised from him, used to say: 'Alhamdulillah-hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa laa mudda'in wa laa mustaghna 'anhu Rabbuna.' (All praise is due to Allah, [praise] in abundance, good and blessed. We are not self-sufficient, nor is it ever bid farewell, nor can we do without Him, our Lord.)