الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ ، رَبَّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, an abundant, pure, blessed praise. (We don't stop praising Him) out of thanklessness, nor (as a farewell), nor because we can do without Him, O our Lord.
Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu, Rabbana.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude to Allah for the sustenance provided and to ask that this nourishment be a means of spiritual purification.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude after you have finished eating. It is typically recited while still seated at the place of the meal, as a final acknowledgment of Allah's blessings. The phrase 'Ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu' is a way of saying that we will always need Allah's blessings, and our praise is continuous and never feels like it's 'enough' to His magnificence. It's about acknowledging our constant dependence on Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This specific phrasing of the post-meal dua highlights several profound benefits. Firstly, it's an expression of immense gratitude (Shukr), which is a key element in pleasing Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that gratitude is a cause for increased blessings: 'And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, “If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]...' (Quran 14:7). Secondly, by thanking Allah for the sustenance, we are asking for His blessing (Barakah) in that food, making it a source of strength for good deeds. This remembrance also serves as a cleansing, as the Hadith implies that such sincere praise can be a means of forgiveness for our shortcomings.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he finished his meal, would say: 'Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu, Rabbana.' (All praise is due to Allah, an abundant, pure, blessed praise. (We don't stop praising Him) out of thanklessness, nor (as a farewell), nor because we can do without Him, O our Lord).