Dua & Sunnah

Dua for the Meal to Be Nourishment for the Soul

After Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5418

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

All praise is for Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise, a praise that is sufficient and eternally needed, our Lord.

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

When to Read

Recite this dua immediately after finishing your meal. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude to Allah for His provision, acknowledging that His blessings go beyond mere physical sustenance.

How to Read

Say this with sincerity, reflecting on the immense blessings of the food you have just consumed. Visualize Allah's grace in providing sustenance that not only fills your stomach but also strengthens your body and spirit for His worship. It's a moment to pause and appreciate.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is a profound expression of gratitude. It acknowledges Allah as the ultimate provider, whose blessings are inexhaustible. Reciting it helps cultivate contentment and recognizes that true sufficiency comes only from Him. It transforms a simple meal into an act of worship, reminding us that even our basic needs are met by Allah's infinite mercy.

Source & Authentication

Narrated by Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet ﷺ, when he finished his meal, used to say: 'Al-hamdulillah hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi, ghaira makfiyyin wa la mawadda'in wa la mustaghna 'anhu Rabbuna.' (All praise is for Allah, abundant, pure, and blessed praise, a praise that is sufficient and eternally needed, our Lord.)
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5418
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