After Eating — Alhamdulillah Without Power or Might
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3458
الْحَمْدُلِلَّهِالَّذِيأَطْعَمَنِيهَذَا،وَرَزَقَنِيهِمِنْغَيْرِحَوْلٍمِنِّيوَلَاقُوَّةٍ
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Transliteration
Alhamdulillahi alladhi at'amani hadha, wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah
Translation
All praise is for Allah who has fed me this and provided it for me without any power or strength from myself.
Context
This supplication, found in Sunan al-Tirmidhi, encapsulates a profound expression of gratitude to Allah upon completing a meal. It serves as an acknowledgment that all sustenance is a direct provision from the Divine, emphasizing humanity's utter dependence on God's grace rather than one's own efforts or strength. The dua reinforces the Islamic principle of attributing all blessings to their ultimate source.
Benefit
Reciting this dua fosters a deep sense of humility and gratitude, recognizing Allah as the sole provider of sustenance. According to the prophetic tradition associated with this supplication, uttering these words after eating is a means for one's past sins to be forgiven.
When to Recite
Recite immediately after finishing a meal.