الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا
All praise is for Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise, such as suffices, and never leaves, and is never dispensed with, our Lord.
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 a fulfilling meal, when you feel the warmth of sustenance and are moved to reflect on Allah's immense favors. It's a moment to pause, take a breath, and acknowledge that every bite and sip is a blessing from our Creator.
How to Read
Recite this with a heart full of gratitude after you have finished eating. Ensure you are in a state of sincerity, truly feeling the weight of Allah's blessings upon you. The words themselves are a profound expression of thanks, so let them resonate within you.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a deep level of gratitude, acknowledging that Allah's provisions are endless and indispensable. By recognizing that we can never fully repay His countless blessings, we affirm our complete reliance on Him. It's a powerful way to turn a worldly act like eating into an act of worship, bringing us closer to our Lord.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Sa'd (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Verily, Allah is pleased with His servant who eats and praises Him, and drinks and praises Him. Allah does not know how to inflict His servant with disgrace, nor how to afflict him with ruin, until he has need of the world's life and an ulcer from it (i.e. to suffer from it). When the servant says: 'Al-hamdulillahillahi hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi', Allah says: 'My servant has said: 'Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.' The angels write it down and seal it with them, and they do not ascend with it until Allah wills they ascend with it.'