Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Remembering the Thirst of the Hereafter After Eating

After Eating
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5105

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنِي هَذَا وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ

Praise be to Allah, who fed me this and provided it for me without any strength or power from myself.

Alhamdulillah alladhi at'amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin.

When to Read

This dua is recited after finishing a meal. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge that our sustenance comes solely from Allah, fostering gratitude and humility.

How to Read

Recite this dua sincerely after you have finished eating any meal. Feel the gratitude for the food and the strength it provides, and reflect on its Divine source.

Virtues & Benefits

Reciting this dua after eating acknowledges Allah's blessings and emphasizes our dependence on Him. It helps in remembering that all provision is from Allah and cultivates humility and gratitude, fostering a spiritual connection to the act of eating. This remembrance can also serve as a reminder of the thirst and hunger we will experience on the Day of Judgment, prompting us to seek Allah's protection and mercy.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Sa'id al-Khudri: When the Prophet (ﷺ) ate, he used to say: 'Praise be to Allah, who fed me this and provided it for me without any strength or power from myself.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5105 - Hasan)
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5105
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