الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, [praiseworthy and] abundant, blessed [praise] which is never insufficient, nor is it ever dispended with, nor is it possible to dispense with Him, our Lord.
Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi ghayra makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu rabbuna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause, reflect on the sustenance Allah has provided, and thank Him specifically for the nourishment that will give us the strength to worship Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity after you have finished eating. It’s a comprehensive expression of gratitude that encapsulates all forms of praise and acknowledges our complete dependence on Allah. The Prophet ﷺ taught this specific wording, so try to learn it and recite it as accurately as possible.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua goes beyond a simple 'Alhamdulillah.' It expresses a profound level of gratitude, acknowledging that Allah's blessings are endless and that we can never fully repay His favors. By thanking Allah in this manner after eating, we are essentially asking Him to bless the food as a source of physical strength and spiritual energy to continue our acts of worship and obedience. It reminds us that our sustenance is a divine trust, meant to be used in ways that please Him.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Sa'd: The Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever says when he finishes eating: Al-hamdulillahillahi hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghayra makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu rabbuna (All praise is due to Allah, [praiseworthy and] abundant, blessed [praise] which is never insufficient, nor is it ever dispended with, nor is it possible to dispense with Him, our Lord), Allah will be pleased with him." Sahih al-Bukhari 5446