Dua & Sunnah

Dua Before Eating Fruits: A Sunnah Practice

Before Eating
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5409

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبُّنَا

All praise is due to Allah, [being] an abundant, pure, blessed praise, that is not insufficient, nor is it to be left, nor is it dispensable, O our Lord.

Alḥamdu lillāhi ḥamdan kathīran ṭayyiban mubārakan fīhi ghaira makfiyyin wa lā muwadda'in wa lā mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbunā.

When to Read

This beautiful dua is recited after finishing any food or drink, including fruits. It's a comprehensive expression of gratitude for the blessing of sustenance. So, after you've savored that juicy mango or crisp apple, take a moment to utter these words.

How to Read

Recite this sincerely with a heart full of gratitude. It's a recognition that all blessings, big or small, come from Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua to foster a constant state of thankfulness and awareness of His favors.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua encapsulates immense gratitude. By reciting it, we acknowledge that our ability to enjoy and benefit from fruits is a gift from Allah. It cultivates humility and strengthens our connection with the Creator. The Prophet ﷺ's practice of teaching such duas reminds us that even simple acts of eating and drinking are opportunities for worship and earning reward.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Umamah: The Prophet ﷺ, when he finished his food, used to say: 'Alḥamdu lillāhi ḥamdan kathīran ṭayyiban mubārakan fīhi, ghaira makfiyyin wa lā muwadda'in wa lā mustaghnan 'anhu Rabbunā.' (All praise is due to Allah, [being] an abundant, pure, blessed praise, that is not insufficient, nor is it to be left, nor is it dispensable, O our Lord.) Sahih al-Bukhari 5409.
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5409
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