الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنِي هَذَا وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ
All praise is due to Allah who fed me this and provided it for me, without any strength or power from my side.
Alhamdulillah alladhi at'amani hadha wa razaqaneehi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited before beginning to eat any meal, as a profound expression of gratitude to Allah for the sustenance provided. It's a reminder that all provision ultimately comes from Him, not from our own efforts alone.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a heart full of gratitude just before you start eating. It's a reflection on the blessing of food and the recognition of Allah's grace in making it available to you. Imagine the food in front of you and reflect on its journey to your plate, acknowledging Allah's role at every step.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua teaches us humility and deepens our connection with Allah. It reminds us that we are utterly dependent on Him for our sustenance. By acknowledging His grace, we not only fulfill a Sunnah but also cultivate a more thankful heart, which is a source of immense blessings in this life and the next. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua to instill the understanding that our provision is a gift, not solely a result of our own labor.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri: When the Prophet (ﷺ) finished eating, he would say: 'All praise is due to Allah who fed me this and provided it for me, without any strength or power from my side.' Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 5105. Graded Hasan by Al-Albani.