الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذَاقَنِي طَعَامَهُ وَعَافَانِي مِنْ سُقْمِهِ وَقَالَ بِي
Praise be to Allah Who gave me to taste His food and granted me well-being, and relieved me of that which causes me to speak ill of it.
Alhamdulillah allathee athaaqanee ta'aamahu wa 'afaanee min suqmihi wa qala bee
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after exiting the bathroom. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude for the body's functioning and to seek continued well-being, acknowledging that the digestive process, while natural, involves bodily substances and can sometimes lead to discomfort or illness if not handled properly or if Allah doesn't grant health.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and a grateful heart as you step out of the bathroom. It's an expression of awareness of Allah's blessings in even the most basic bodily functions. Say it clearly, reflecting on the meaning.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound gratitude. By thanking Allah for His sustenance (food) and His healing (well-being), and for relieving us of potential distress or illness that could arise from the digestive process, we acknowledge our complete dependence on Him. It fosters a habit of recognizing Allah's favors in every aspect of our lives, big or small, and seeks His continued protection from physical ailments and discomfort, which are often the result of our own bodily processes interacting with the environment.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Ad-Dardaa' that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'The food of one of you is sustenance for him, and Allah relieves him of it. So when one of you finishes his food, let him say: Alhamdulillah allathee athaaqanee ta'aamahu wa 'afaanee min suqmihi wa qala bee (Praise be to Allah Who gave me to taste His food and granted me well-being, and relieved me of that which causes me to speak ill of it).' Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 12, Hadith 3092