الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, [to Him belongs] abundant, pure, blessed praise. [Praise] that is not sufficient, nor is it bade farewell to, nor is one independent of it, our Lord.
Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawaddan wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbuna.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal or drink, as a way to express gratitude to Allah for the sustenance He has provided.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude. Focus on the meaning of the words, acknowledging Allah's continuous blessings and our constant need for Him. It is ideal to say it before moving away from the eating area or before performing ablution for prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful supplication is a profound expression of gratitude that goes beyond a simple 'thank you'. It acknowledges the abundance and purity of Allah's provision, recognizing that we are always in need of His blessings and will never be able to fully repay His favors. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to express a deeper level of contentment and thankfulness, which is a key characteristic of a believer. By reciting it, we actively cultivate thankfulness, a trait Allah loves.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to, when he had finished his food, say: 'Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawaddan wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbuna.' (All praise is due to Allah, [to Him belongs] abundant, pure, blessed praise. [Praise] that is not sufficient, nor is it bade farewell to, nor is one independent of it, our Lord.)