الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, [praise] in abundance, pure and blessed. [Praise] that is sufficient, [praise] that is not abandoned, and [praise] that we can never be independent of, our Lord.
Alhamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa laa mudawwi'in wa laa mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after finishing your meal, as a way to express gratitude and acknowledge Allah's continuous blessings in providing for you.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude. Reflect on the immense blessings you have just received – the food, the ability to eat, and the health to enjoy it. Understand that this praise is an ongoing expression of reliance on Allah, recognizing that His blessings are unending and that we will always need Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound level of gratitude, acknowledging that Allah's provisions are not only sufficient but also ongoing and indispensable. It shifts our perspective from simply eating to recognizing the divine grace behind every meal, fostering a deeper connection with our Creator and a constant state of awareness of His mercy.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): The Prophet ﷺ used to say when he broke his fast, or when he broke his fast (with a group of people), or when he ate, or when he was given food: "الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَفَانَا وَأَرْوَانَا، حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا." Translation: "All praise is due to Allah Who sufficed us and gave us drink, praise in abundance, pure and blessed, that is sufficient, that is not abandoned, and that we can never be independent of, our Lord." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6137, also reported in Sahih Muslim 2040 with slight variations in wording concerning breaking fast vs. eating food generally. The essence remains gratitude for provision.)