Dua after eating
Dua after eating: the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) dua of thanks to Allah upon finishing a meal.
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Arabic
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مُسْلِمِينَ
- Transliteration
- Alhamdu lillahilladhi at'amana wa saqana wa ja'alana muslimin.
- Meaning
- Praise be to Allah, who has fed us, given us drink, and made us Muslims.
When it is recited
It is recited after finishing a meal.
Virtue
Allah is pleased with His servant who praises Him after eating and drinking.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithJami at-Tirmidhi, 3457; Sunan Abi Dawud, 3850
It is reported that Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would recite this dua when he finished his meal.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
What dua is recited after eating?
The dua “Alhamdu lillahilladhi at'amana wa saqana wa ja'alana muslimin” is recited.Is it obligatory to say dua after eating?
It is not obligatory, but thanking Allah is a Sunnah and brings barakah.