Dua & Sunnah

Dua After Eating: Thanking Allah for Sustenance and Bounty

After Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5443

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.

All praise is due to Allah, [praising Him] with an abundant, pure, blessed praise. [Praise that is] not insufficient, nor is it bid farewell to, nor is one independent of Him, our Lord.

Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran 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. It's a moment to pause and reflect on Allah's blessings after receiving sustenance.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt gratitude after you have finished eating. Focus on the meaning of the words, acknowledging that all sustenance comes from Allah and will return to Him. It's a personal expression of thanks.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua encapsulates a profound level of gratitude. By praising Allah in this manner, the reciter acknowledges His everlasting sustenance and our perpetual need for Him. It elevates the act of eating from a mere bodily necessity to a spiritual connection, recognizing Allah's continuous generosity. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, highlighting its importance in acknowledging Allah's blessings and ensuring they are not taken for granted.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Umamah: The Prophet (ﷺ) if he was raised from his food, would say: Praise be to Allah, praise of much, pure, blessed, and [in a manner that is] not sufficient, nor is it bid farewell, nor is one independent of Him, our Lord. Al-Bukhari 5443.
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5443
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