الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَفَانَا وَأَرْوَانَا، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَوْجَدَنَا وَأَبْوَانَا، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا، وَكُلُّ شَيْءٍ رَبَّنَا لَهُ حَمْدٌ. اللَّهُمَّ أَجِدْ لَنَا أَجْرًا، وَلَا تَجْعَلْهُ مَجْزُورًا.
Praise be to Allah who sufficed us and quenched our thirst, and praise be to Allah who brought us into existence and gave us shelter. Praise be to Allah who fed us and gave us drink, and to our Lord, all things are worthy of praise. O Allah, grant us a reward, and do not make it cut off.
*Alhamdulillah alladhi kafana wa arwana, walhamdulillah alladhi awjadana wa abwana, alhamdulillah alladhi at'amana wa saqana, wa kullu shay'in rabbana lahu hamdun. Allahumma ajid lana ajran, wa la taj'alhu majzuran.*
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal, offering gratitude for the sustenance provided and seeking its continuation as a source of spiritual benefit.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude after finishing your meal. The emphasis is on acknowledging Allah's continuous blessings and seeking His pleasure in the provision you have received.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication expresses profound thanks for Allah's provision – not just for physical needs like food and drink, but also for existence and shelter. It seeks a reward ('ajran') for this gratitude, asking that it not be interrupted ('majzuran'), implying a desire for continuous blessings and acceptance of deeds. This spirit of gratitude transforms a simple meal into an act of worship, purifying the heart and drawing one closer to Allah.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever eats food and then says: 'Alhamdulillah alladhi kafana wa arwana, walhamdulillah alladhi awjadana wa abwana, alhamdulillah alladhi at'amana wa saqana, wa kullu shay'in rabbana lahu hamdun. Allahumma ajid lana ajran, wa la taj'alhu majzuran.' (Praise be to Allah who sufficed us and quenched our thirst, and praise be to Allah who brought us into existence and gave us shelter. Praise be to Allah who fed us and gave us drink, and to our Lord, all things are worthy of praise. O Allah, grant us a reward, and do not make it cut off), it will be an expiation for what he has eaten.