الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
Praise be to Allah, [praising Him] with an abundant, pure, and blessed praise, praise that is not insufficient, nor is it to be abandoned, nor is one independent of Him, our Lord.
Alhamdulillahillahi hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbuna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the sustenance Allah has provided.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely after you have finished eating, ideally while still seated at the place where you ate. The key is a heartfelt expression of thanks to Allah for the food and the strength it gives you. Imagine the purity and blessing flowing through you with each word.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude and acknowledges Allah's complete provision. By praising Him in this manner, we affirm that He is sufficient for all our needs and that His blessings are ever-present. It’s a way to cleanse our hearts from any heedlessness and recognize the true source of our nourishment. It also signifies a recognition that this food, when taken with gratitude, becomes a means of purity and strength, enabling us to perform good deeds.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Prophet (peace be upon him) finished his meal, he would say: 'Alhamdulillahillahi hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbuna.' (Praise be to Allah, [praising Him] with an abundant, pure, and blessed praise, praise that is not insufficient, nor is it to be abandoned, nor is one independent of Him, our Lord.)