اَللّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِىْ مَا رَزَقْتَنَا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا. اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّىْ اَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَّا يَنْفَعُ, وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لَّا يَخْشَعُ, وَمِنْ نَّفْسٍ لَّا تَشْبَعُ, وَمِنْ دَعْوَةٍ لَّا يُسْتَجَابُ لَهَا.
O Allah, bless us in what You have provided us, and forgive us and have mercy upon us. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear You, from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.
Allahumma barik lana fi ma razaqtana waghfir lana warhamna. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min da'watin la yustajabu laha.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recited after finishing a meal. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude for the sustenance and seek protection from negative states that can creep in, especially after feeling satiated and potentially inclined towards idleness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and reflection. The act of making dua after eating is a way of acknowledging Allah's blessing in every aspect of our lives, even the simple act of nourishment. Imagine the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ making this very supplication, seeking Allah's help against spiritual and worldly ills.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates gratitude, seeking forgiveness and mercy, and crucially, protection from four key negative states: useless knowledge, a hardened heart, insatiable desire, and unanswered prayers. Laziness after a meal can be a manifestation of a restless soul and a lack of contentment. By reciting this, we proactively ask Allah to shield us from these spiritual ailments and keep us focused on what benefits us.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah that the Prophet ﷺ used to teach them this *istikhara* prayer for all matters, just as he used to teach them *surahs* from the Qur'an. He would say: 'When one of you intends to do a matter, let him perform two rak'ahs of prayer other than the obligatory prayers, then say: O Allah, I seek guidance from Your knowledge, and power from Your power, and I ask of Your great bounty. For You are able and I am not, You know and I do not know, You are the Knower of the unseen. O Allah, if You know that this matter (and here he mentions his need) is good for me in my religion, my livelihood and my Hereafter, then decree it for me, make it easy for me, then bless it for me. And if You know that this matter is evil for me in my religion, my livelihood and my Hereafter, then turn it away from me and turn me away from it, and decree for me the good wherever it may be and make me satisfied with it.' He said: And he mentioned that one should seek counsel with Allah and also mention his need. (Sahih al-Bukhari 1162, Sahih Muslim 705) While the above is the famous *istikhara* dua, the dua included in this entry is often taught as a general supplication for protection, particularly after meals. The specific portion related to the entry is: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min da'watin la yustajabu laha.' narrated by Muslim.