الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
Praise be to Allah, much praise, good and blessed praise. (This praise is) not insufficient, nor is it to be taken leave of, nor is it unnecessary, O our Lord.
Alhamdulillah hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feeh, ghayra makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited after finishing any meal. It's a moment to pause and reflect on Allah's blessings, acknowledging that the food we've eaten has provided sustenance without causing illness or any negative impact on our bodies.
How to Read
Recite this after you have finished eating and drinking. It is a comprehensive expression of gratitude. The phrase 'ghayra makfiyyin' implies that the praise is unending, 'wa la mawadda' means it's not to be said farewell to (implying it's continuous), and 'wa la mustaghnan 'anhu' means we can never be self-sufficient and don't need His blessings anymore. This reflects a deep understanding of our reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound expression of gratitude. By acknowledging Allah's continuous blessings and our absolute need for Him, we open the doors to further favors and contentment. It trains us to see every blessing, even a simple meal, as a gift from Allah, fostering a habit of thankfulness.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet ﷺ, when he had finished his food, used to say: 'Alhamdulillah hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feeh, ghayra makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.' (Praise be to Allah, much praise, good and blessed praise. (This praise is) not insufficient, nor is it to be taken leave of, nor is it unnecessary, O our Lord.)