“Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to say, when he had finished his meal: ‘Praise be to Allah, who has fed us and quenched our thirst, and has made us Muslims'!”
The Words That Of Rasoolullah Said Before and After Eating
Ash-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyah - Hadith Reference: Ash-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyah 190
The Prophetic Invocation After Meals
"Al-ḥamdu lillāhi alladhī aṭʿamanā wa-saqānā wa-jaʿalanā mina al-muslimīn" - "Praise be to Allah, who has fed us and quenched our thirst, and has made us Muslims!"
Scholarly Commentary
This noble invocation encompasses three fundamental blessings: sustenance, drink, and faith. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) begins with gratitude for physical nourishment, recognizing that all provision comes from Allah alone.
The mention of "made us Muslims" demonstrates that spiritual nourishment surpasses physical sustenance in importance. It reminds the believer that Islam itself is the greatest blessing, without which worldly provisions would hold no eternal value.
Scholars note that this du'a teaches us to acknowledge both material and spiritual blessings, maintaining balance in our gratitude. The sequence - from physical needs to spiritual identity - reflects the proper hierarchy of values in a Muslim's life.
Practical Benefits
Reciting this prayer after meals increases barakah (blessing) in one's sustenance and protects against spiritual forgetfulness.
It serves as constant reminder of Allah's favors, cultivating shukr (gratitude) which is the foundation of worship.
This practice transforms the mundane act of eating into an act of worship, elevating daily routines to spiritual exercises.