Dua for Those Who Eat Together

September 4, 2026

Explanation

This is a short dua of praise recited together after a communal meal.

Dua Text

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ

Transliteration

Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi at’amana wa saqana wa ja’alana minal-muslimin.

Meaning

All praise is due to Allah, who fed us, gave us drink and made us Muslims.

What Is Asked in This Dua

This short dua is an expression of gratitude more than a request. When the meal is over, those at the table together praise Allah, who fed them and quenched their thirst. In this way they express that the true Owner of the bread, the water and the blessing on the table is Allah, and that a person is only a servant to whom this blessing has been delivered.

The most striking aspect of the dua is that it places a spiritual blessing beside the material one. While praising Allah for being fed and given drink, the servant, in the same sentence, also gives thanks for the blessing of faith by saying “who made us Muslims.” In this way, the meal becomes an occasion for gratitude: the provision that nourishes the body and Islam that fills the heart are remembered within the same praise. Reciting the dua together also strengthens the sense of unity and brotherhood among those sharing the table.

When and How to Recite

The source book states that this dua is recited together by those at the table after a communal meal. It is suitable for reciting when the meal is over at the family table, at iftar or at hospitality meals. The source book does not mention a specific number of recitations; reciting it once while reflecting on its meaning is enough. Being in a state of wudu is not required. Those who find the Arabic difficult can also praise Allah with its meaning in their own language; what matters is giving thanks while accepting from the heart that the blessing eaten comes from Allah.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the dua for eating together recited?

It is recited together by those at the table after a communal meal; it is suitable for the family table, iftar and hospitality meals.

What is the meaning of the dua for eating together?

It means “All praise is due to Allah, who fed us, gave us drink and made us Muslims”; it expresses gratitude both for provision and for the blessing of faith.

What is the source of the dua for eating together?

It is narrated in Tirmidhi, in the chapter on supplications (Da’awat 56); it also appears in Majmu’at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 612.

Source

Tirmidhi, Da'awat 56. Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 612.

The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?

Published: 4 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026