Dua & Sunnah

Dua for a Meal to Increase Faith and Certainty

After Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5454

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلاَ مُوَدَّعٍ وَلاَ مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا

Praise be to Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise. It is never enough and never to be left, and our Lord is never to be dispensed with.

Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna

When to Read

This beautiful dua is recited after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause, reflect on the blessing of sustenance, and express profound gratitude to Allah.

How to Read

Recite this sincerely after you have finished eating. It's a personal supplication, so say it with a heart full of thankfulness and humility. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, emphasizing the importance of remembering Allah even in our daily routines like eating.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua acknowledges the immense blessings of Allah in providing sustenance. By expressing such detailed and heartfelt praise, we remind ourselves of our absolute dependence on Him and strengthen our certainty (yaqeen) in His provision and power. It elevates a simple act of eating into an act of worship, fostering a deeper connection with our Creator and reinforcing our faith.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (peace be upon him) if he was raised from a table, he would say: 'Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.' (Praise be to Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise. It is never enough and never to be left, and our Lord is never to be dispensed with.)
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5454
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