الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
Praise be to Allah, [such] abundant, good, and blessed praise. [We praise Him in a way that] it is not insufficient, nor is it bid farewell to, nor is it unnecessary for our Lord.
Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la muwaddain wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause, reflecting on the blessing of the food you've just consumed and expressing gratitude. Think of it as closing the loop on your meal, acknowledging the source of your nourishment.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a full heart, focusing on the meaning of the words. It's best recited after you've finished eating and before you get up from your place. Imagine the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ saying these words, feeling the depth of his gratitude.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude. By praising Allah in this manner, we acknowledge that our sustenance comes solely from Him and that we are always in need of His continued blessings. It transforms a simple act of eating into an act of worship, seeking Allah's pleasure and strengthening our connection with Him. The Prophet ﷺ taught this dua after eating, signifying that even our basic needs, when met, are opportunities for remembrance and thankfulness, which in turn, can empower us for further good deeds.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn Abi Awfa: The Prophet ﷺ was invited to a wedding feast. He came and found the people eating, and they were in different groups. One group was eating and not thanking Allah, and another group was eating and thanking Allah. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, 'These people have taken a good course, and these people have taken a bad course.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5443)