Dua & Sunnah

Dua for the Meal to Be a Source of Generosity and Sharing After Eating

After Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5458

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ شُكْرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا

Praise be to Allah, a good and blessed praise, not insufficient, nor is it left behind, nor is it dispensable, our Lord.

Alhamdulillah shukran tayyiban mubarakan feehi ghayra makfiyyin wa la mawadda'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 to Allah for the sustenance provided and to ask that it becomes a means for us to be generous and charitable with what we have.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of heart, focusing on the meaning of thanking Allah. It's a personal reflection, so saying it softly to oneself after the meal is appropriate.

Virtues & Benefits

This supplication acknowledges Allah's provision and asks for His blessing upon it. By seeking that the sustenance not be 'insufficient, nor left behind, nor dispensable,' we are essentially asking Allah to make us thankful and to use the blessings we receive to benefit ourselves and others. This fosters a spirit of generosity and sharing, reflecting the Islamic emphasis on charity (sadaqah) and helping those in need. It keeps the gratitude flowing beyond just the satisfaction of hunger.

Source & Authentication

Narrated by Sa'd: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Whoever says: 'Al-hamdulillah shukran tayyiban mubarakan feehi ghayra makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbana' (Praise be to Allah, a good and blessed praise, not insufficient, nor is it left behind, nor is it dispensable, our Lord), Allah is pleased with him.' Sahih al-Bukhari 5458
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5458
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