الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا
All praise is for Allah, [praise] in abundance, pure and blessed. [Praise that is] not insufficient, nor [offered] as a farewell, nor [from one] who is self-sufficient from Him, our Lord.
Alhamdulillah hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan fihi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudawwa'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbuna
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after finishing any meal, whether it's a light snack or a full course. It's a beautiful way to transition from satisfying your physical hunger to acknowledging the Divine Source of that sustenance.
How to Read
Say this sincerely after you have finished eating and are still seated, or have stood up. Utter the words with a heart full of gratitude and mindfulness towards Allah's blessings. The key is the inner state of appreciation.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua focuses on expressing comprehensive gratitude. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this specific phrasing to ensure we acknowledge Allah's provision in a way that reflects its true value – abundant, pure, and perpetually necessary. It cultivates a constant state of reliance and thankfulness, deepening our connection with Allah by recognizing His role in providing for us, not just with food, but with the ability to enjoy it and the life it sustains. It trains the heart to see every blessing as a gift that requires sincere thanks.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) finished his meal, he would say: 'Alhamdulillah hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan fihi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mudawwa'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbuna.' (All praise is for Allah, [praise] in abundance, pure and blessed. [Praise that is] not insufficient, nor [offered] as a farewell, nor [from one] who is self-sufficient from Him, our Lord.)