Dua & Sunnah

Dua for the Meal to Be a Source of Light for the Eyes

After Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5443

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلاَ مُوَدَّعٍ وَلاَ مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا.

All praise is due to Allah, [in] a praise that is abundant, pure, and blessed, and [praise] that is indispensable, permanent, and from which we are never in need of our Lord.

Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna.

When to Read

This dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal. It's a beautiful expression of gratitude for the sustenance Allah has provided, acknowledging His endless blessings.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude after you have finished eating. It’s an opportunity to pause and reflect on the nourishment you've received.

Virtues & Benefits

This supplication expresses profound thanks to Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specific wording to express gratitude for food, recognizing that even after we finish eating, Allah's blessings and sustenance are continuous and essential for our existence. The phrasing 'ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbuna' emphasizes our perpetual need for Him and the unending nature of His favors.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Umamah: When the Prophet (ﷺ) finished eating his food, he would say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلاَ مُوَدَّعٍ وَلاَ مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا. (All praise is due to Allah, [in] a praise that is abundant, pure, and blessed, and [praise] that is indispensable, permanent, and from which we are never in need of our Lord.) Sahih al-Bukhari 5443.
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5443
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