اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيْرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيْهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِىٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا.
All praise is due to Allah, [praiseworthy and] blessed praise, abundantly and continuously, praise from which we are not independent, O our Lord.
Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi ghaira makfiyyin wa la muwadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude and ask for the spiritual benefits of the sustenance provided.
How to Read
Recite this dua after finishing your meal, reflecting on the blessings of Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specific phrasing, emphasizing heartfelt gratitude. It's best recited while still seated, as was his practice after eating.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound expression of gratitude acknowledges Allah's continuous blessings. By praising Allah in this manner, we express our dependence on Him and our recognition of His overwhelming generosity. This act of sincere thanks is a powerful way to keep our hearts soft and receptive to Allah's mercy, preventing the spiritual 'hardness' that can sometimes accompany worldly comforts. It transforms a simple act of eating into an opportunity for spiritual growth and closeness to our Creator.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Sa'd: The Prophet ﷺ said, 'Whoever says after the meal: Al-hamdu lillahi hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la muwadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana, Allah will open for him the gates of the sustenance.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5441). In another narration: '...Allah is pleased with him (or her) and is not angry with him (or her) after that.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5157)