Du'a for kids · Mealtimes

Du'a after eating

After eating we say “Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi at'amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah”, thanking Allah for our food. Little ones can start with “Alhamdulillah”.

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الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنِي هَذَا، وَرَزَقَنِيهِ، مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ

Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi at'amani hadha, wa razaqanihi, min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah

“All praise is for Allah, who fed me this and gave it to me, without any strength or power from me.”

Good to know: Toddlers can start with “Alhamdulillah”.

For little ones

What it means

“Thank You, Allah, for my food — You gave it to me!”

The moment

When we say it

When we have finished eating, before we leave the table.

Learn the word: Alhamdulillah

Teach it

How to teach it in 3 steps

Step 1: Start with “Alhamdulillah!” at the end of every meal — make it a happy, full-tummy word.
Step 2: Add the du'a in three chunks: “Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi at'amani hadha” — “wa razaqanihi” — “min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah”.
Step 3: Talk about who helped the food reach us: the farmer, the rain, the cook — and Allah who made it all.

Sing itEvery Bite's a GiftA NoorHop sing-along that practises these words — play it at the real moment.Watch the song →PlayWhat do we say?Listen to a little story and tap what we say. A playful check after you've practised.Play free →Free printableDu'a after eating cardPrint it for the fridge, the door or the car — US Letter or A4.Download the free card →Parent toolDu'a for Every MomentMark “After eating” as practising or known for each child, and print it on a personalised card sheet.Open the tool →

Questions parents ask

Is “Alhamdulillah” on its own enough?

Yes, saying “Alhamdulillah” after food is a good start. The longer du'a is a lovely next step for older children.

What about “Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi at'amana wa saqana wa ja'alana muslimin”?

Many children learn it, but several hadith scholars grade its chain as weak, so we teach the du'a above first. Ask your teacher.

Sources: Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3458 · Sunan Abi Dawud 4023 · Hisn al-Muslim 180

Families and madhhabs differ on some details — ask your teacher.

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Dua Before Eating Card for Kids

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Eating manners

Bismillah, right hand, eat from what's near you, Alhamdulillah.

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