الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
All praise is for Allah, much praise, good and blessed praise. [We praise Him] in a way that is sufficient, not abandoned, and indispensable, 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 beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause and reflect, expressing gratitude to Allah for the sustenance He has provided, and to ask that it become a source of strength for further worship and good deeds.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and awareness of its meaning. As you finish your last bite or drink, turn your heart towards Allah, acknowledging His blessings. The words express a deep thankfulness that encompasses the present meal and the ability it grants you to continue serving Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude. By praising Allah in this specific way – abundant, pure, blessed, indispensable – we acknowledge His perfect provision. The meal itself becomes more than just nourishment; it's a gift that enables us to worship Him. Reciting this helps cultivate a thankful heart, recognizing that every blessing, including food, is from Allah and should be used in His obedience. It turns a physical act into a spiritual one, a reminder that even our daily sustenance can be an act of worship when our intention is right.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah: The Prophet (ﷺ) when a table was cleared from him, used to say: 'Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.' (All praise is for Allah, much praise, good and blessed praise. [We praise Him] in a way that is sufficient, not abandoned, and indispensable, our Lord).