Dua After Eating (2 of 2)
Upon completing the meal. Before and after eating, breaking the fast.
What is the dua for after eating?
One of the 2 duas for after eating in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Alhamdu lillāhi ḥamdan kathīran tayyiban mubārakan fīh”, meaning “All praise is to Allah, praise in abundance, good and blessed. It cannot [be compensated for, nor can it] be left, nor…”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 6/214, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
After Eating in Arabic
Transliteration
Alhamdu lillāhi ḥamdan kathīran tayyiban mubārakan fīh, ghayra makfiyyin wa lā muwadda`in, wa lā mustaghnan `anhu Rabbanā.
Meaning in English
All praise is to Allah, praise in abundance, good and blessed. It cannot [be compensated for, nor can it] be left, nor can it be done without, our Lord.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Upon completing the meal”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 6/214.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for after eating?
One of the 2 duas for after eating in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Alhamdu lillāhi ḥamdan kathīran tayyiban mubārakan fīh”, meaning “All praise is to Allah, praise in abundance, good and blessed. It cannot [be compensated for, nor can it] be left, nor…”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 6/214, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for after eating mean?
All praise is to Allah, praise in abundance, good and blessed. It cannot [be compensated for, nor can it] be left, nor can it be done without, our Lord.
How do you pronounce the dua for after eating?
The transliteration is: Alhamdu lillāhi ḥamdan kathīran tayyiban mubārakan fīh, ghayra makfiyyin wa lā muwadda`in, wa lā mustaghnan `anhu Rabbanā.
Where is the dua for after eating reported?
Al-Bukhari 6/214. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
Related duas
- Dua After Eatingالْحَمْدُ للهِ الَّذي أَطْعَمَني هذاPraise is to Allah Who has given me this food, and sustained me with it though I was unabl…
- Dua for Breaking the Fastذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ،The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
- Dua for Breaking the Fastاللّهُمَّ إِنَّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِرَحْمَتِكَ الّتي وَسِعَت كُلَّ شيء،O Allah, I ask You by Your mercy, which encompasses all things, that You forgive me.
- Dua Before Eatingإِذَا أَكَلَ أَحَدُكُمْ طَعَاماً فَلْيَقُلْWith the Name of Allah. With the Name of Allah, in the beginning, and in the end.