Food is one of the greatest blessings of Allah, yet it’s something we often enjoy without much thought. Islam teaches us to stay connected to Allah even in our daily routines, including before and after eating. Reciting dua after eating is a small Sunnah, but it carries immense reward, gratitude, and barakah.
Food is a blessing, and blessings need protection, along with dua after eating, many Muslims also recite Nazar Bad Ki Dua to stay safe from evil eye and negative effects.
Dua After Eating in Arabic
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مُسْلِمِينَ
Dua After Eating Transliteration
(Al-ḥamdulillāh, alladhī aṭamanā, wa saqānā, wa jaalanā muslimīn)
This transliteration makes it easy for anyone who can’t read Arabic to learn and recite the dua correctly.
Dua After Eating in English
After finishing a meal, the Prophet ﷺ used to thank Allah with this beautiful supplication:
“All praise is due to Allah who fed us and gave us drink, and made us Muslims”
This dua reminds us that no matter how hard we work, the real Provider is Allah alone.
Dua After Eating in Urdu
سب تعریفیں اس اللہ کے لیے ہیں جس نے ہمیں کھلایا پلایا اور ہمیں مسلمان بنایا“۔”
یہ دعا ہمیں شکرگزاری کا احساس دلاتی ہے اور دل میں عاجزی پیدا کرتی ہے۔
Dua Before Eating
Before we start eating, Islam encourages us to remember Allah by saying a short dua. This simple act reminds us that the food in front of us is not guaranteed, it’s a gift from Allah.
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ
The Prophet ﷺ taught us that starting with Bismillah keeps Shaytan away from our food and brings blessings into the meal. If someone forgets, they should say:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ فِي أَوَّلِهِ وَآخِرِهِ
‘Bismillah Fi Awwalihi Wa Akhirih’
(In the Name of Allah in its beginning and its end.)
(اللہ کے نام کے ساتھ، شروع میں بھی اور آخر میں بھی)
Prophetic Etiquette of Eating
Beyond the dua, several other practices from the Sunnah are highly recommended:
- Wash your hands before beginning to eat.
- Eat with the right hand, as eating with the left is a habit of Satan.
- Eat what is closest to you on the platter.
- Sit humbly while eating and avoid reclining.
Final Thoughts
Reciting dua after eating takes only a few seconds, but it keeps us mindful, grateful, and spiritually connected. These small Sunnahs shape our daily lives and turn ordinary habits into acts of worship.
Make it a habit, teach it to your children, remind your family, and never underestimate the power of simple gratitude.
FAQs About Dua After Eating
What dua do you say after eating?
The Sunnah dua after eating is:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مُسْلِمِينَ
It was regularly recited by the Prophet ﷺ to thank Allah for food.
What to say after finish eating?
At the very least, saying Alhamdulillah after eating is enough to earn reward. Adding the full Sunnah dua brings even more blessings.
What to say in Arabic after eating?
• Alhamdulillah, (الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ) or
• الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مُسْلِمِينَ
Both are correct and rewarding.
How do you get 100% dua accepted?
There’s no guaranteed formula, but sincerity matters most. Eating halal food, having a clean heart, trusting Allah, and being patient all increase the chances of dua acceptance.
