الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنِي هَذَا وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ
All praise is due 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 quwwah
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a moment to pause before the day's activities resume, acknowledging the blessing of food and asking for its spiritual benefit.
How to Read
Say this dua with sincerity and mindfulness after you have finished eating. Reflect on the meaning of the words as you speak them. The emphasis is on heartfelt gratitude and acknowledging Allah's sole power in providing sustenance.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua after eating signifies immense gratitude to Allah for the food He has provided. It also serves as a powerful reminder of our dependence on Him, fostering humility and acknowledging that our strength comes from Him alone. This mindset is crucial in resisting temptations that may arise from feeling satisfied or content, helping us stay focused on pleasing Allah rather than succumbing to worldly desires or the whispers of Shaytan.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Mu'adh bin Anas Al-Juhani: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever eats food and then says: Alhamdulillah alladhi at'amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah (All praise is due to Allah Who fed me this and provided it for me without any strength or power from myself), he will be forgiven his past and future sins.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5105, Sunan Ibn Majah 3285). The narrator Mu'adh bin Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 'I said to Mu'adh bin Jabal: What about the saying of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)? He replied: It is about the person who has been granted sustenance and has eaten it.'