أَمْسِكِ ٱلْبَطْنُ وَقُلْ رَبِّ ٱلْجُوعُ وَقُلْ رَبِّ ٱلشِّبَعُ
“O stomach, be still! O Lord, hunger! And O Lord, satiety!”
*Amsikil-batnu wa qul rabbi al-ju'u wa qul rabbi ash-shiba'u*
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited after finishing a meal, especially if you find yourself experiencing lingering hunger pangs or a feeling of discomfort in your stomach shortly after eating. It's a way to seek Allah's help in regulating your appetite and finding contentment with what you have eaten.
How to Read
Recite this short, impactful supplication with sincerity after concluding your meal. The words themselves are a direct plea to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) to control your stomach, acknowledging both hunger and satiety as matters from Him. It’s about acknowledging our reliance on Allah for even our basic bodily needs and seeking His blessings in our sustenance.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua acknowledges Allah's control over our physical states, including hunger and fullness. It encourages gratitude for the food we have consumed and seeks divine assistance to prevent discomfort or excessive cravings after a meal. By turning to Allah, we find contentment and balance, recognizing that true satisfaction comes from Him.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Umamah that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was taught a comprehensive set of words to say after a meal. He would say: 'Amsikil-batnu wa qul rabbi al-ju'u wa qul rabbi ash-shiba'u' (O stomach, be still! O Lord, hunger! And O Lord, satiety!) [Sunan Abi Dawud 3767]. This narration appears in the context of the Prophet ﷺ being taught specific supplications for various occasions, emphasizing the importance of seeking Allah’s help in all aspects of life, including regulating one’s appetite and digestion.