الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلاَ مُوَدَّعٍ وَلاَ مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا
All praise is to Allah, praise that is abundant, good, and blessed. It is not sufficient, nor is it ever abandoned, nor is it ever dispensed with, our Lord.
Alhamdulillah hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan fihi ghaira makfiyyin wala muwadda`in wala mustaghnan `anhu Rabbana.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited after you finish eating any meal, whether it’s a full dinner or just a sweet treat like honey or dates. The Prophet ﷺ would say this once the dining mat was removed, signifying the completion of the meal. It's a comprehensive expression of gratitude for all the blessings of sustenance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, reflecting on the profound meaning of each phrase. Take a moment to acknowledge Allah's bounty, recognizing that every morsel of food, especially delicious ones, is a gift from Him. Say it clearly, thoughtfully, and with a heart full of appreciation.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, you fulfill a beautiful Sunnah of our Prophet ﷺ. It's a powerful way to express your gratitude to Allah for the sustenance He provides, big or small. This act of sincere remembrance and thanks earns Allah's pleasure, and gratitude is a key to unlocking further blessings in your life, as Allah promises in the Quran: 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]' (Ibrahim 14:7). It also instills a conscious connection with our Creator after every meal, turning a mundane act into an act of worship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him): "Whenever the dining sheet was taken away (i.e., whenever he finished his meal), the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: 'Al-hamdu lillah Hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan fihi ghaira makfiyyin wala muwadda`in wala mustaghnan `anhu Rabbana.' (All praise is to Allah, praise that is abundant, good, and blessed. It is not sufficient, nor is it ever abandoned, nor is it ever dispensed with, our Lord.)"