الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, [such] abundant, good, and blessed praise, which is indispensable and without which we can do without, our Lord.
Alhamdulillah hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan fih, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.
When to Read
This dua is recited after finishing a meal. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude for the sustenance Allah has provided and to ask for its benefit to our bodies and overall well-being. Think of it as a way to complete the act of eating with remembrance of Allah, acknowledging that every bite and every sip is a blessing.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and a grateful heart after you have finished your meal. It's a moment to pause, reflect on the food you've eaten, and acknowledge Allah's grace. You can say it quietly to yourself or softly aloud, focusing on the meaning of the words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses profound gratitude for sustenance. By praising Allah abundantly and acknowledging His indispensability, we reinforce our dependence on Him. It turns a simple act of eating into a spiritual practice, seeking Allah's blessing in the food and its effect on our physical health and strength. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua as a way to express complete satisfaction and thankfulness, ensuring the nourishment becomes a source of strength for worship and good deeds.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn Abi Awfa: When Allah's Messenger ﷺ ate, he would say: 'O Allah! To You be praise, a praise We give to You abundantly, purely, and blessedly, as You like.' When he finished eating, he would say: 'All praise is due to Allah, praise We give to You abundantly, purely, and blessedly, without which we can do without, our Lord.'