Dua After Eating (1 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 ‘l-ladhī aṭ`amanī hādhā”, meaning “Praise is to Allah Who has given me this food”. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 3/159, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
After Eating in Arabic
Transliteration
Alhamdu lillāhi ‘l-ladhī aṭ`amanī hādhā, wa razaqanīhi min ghayri ḥawlin minnī wa lā quwwah.
Meaning in English
Praise is to Allah Who has given me this food, and sustained me with it though I was unable to do it and powerless.
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 At-Tirmidhi 3/159.
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 ‘l-ladhī aṭ`amanī hādhā”, meaning “Praise is to Allah Who has given me this food”. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 3/159, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for after eating mean?
Praise is to Allah Who has given me this food, and sustained me with it though I was unable to do it and powerless.
How do you pronounce the dua for after eating?
The transliteration is: Alhamdu lillāhi ‘l-ladhī aṭ`amanī hādhā, wa razaqanīhi min ghayri ḥawlin minnī wa lā quwwah.
Where is the dua for after eating reported?
At-Tirmidhi 3/159. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
Related duas
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