اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهَا نِعْمَةً بَلَا فَوَاءٍ، وَلَا وَصَالٍ، وَلَا جِوَارٍ، وَأَطْعِمْنِي خَيْرًا مِنْهَا، وَأَطْعِمْ أَهْلِي وَوَلَدِي، وَأَجْزِلْ لَنَا مِنْهَا، وَاجْعَلْهَا بَلَاغًا إِلَى الْجَنَّةِ.
O Allah, make this [meal] a bounty without its depletion, without its (unpleasant) aftermath, and without any cause for complaint. Feed me better than it, and feed my family and my children. Increase it for us, and make it a means of reaching Paradise.
Allahumma-j'alha ni'matan bila fawaa', wa la wasaal, wa la jiwaar, wa at'imni khayran minha, wa at'im ahli wa waladi, wa ajzil lana minha, waj'alha balaghan ilal jannah.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after finishing a meal, as an expression of gratitude for the sustenance provided and a sincere request for its blessings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart and a hopeful tongue. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly as a gesture of supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah to transform the worldly provision into a means for eternal success.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates deep gratitude for Allah's provision. It goes beyond mere satisfaction of hunger, asking Allah to bless the food, protect it from becoming a burden, and most importantly, to make it a means for attaining Paradise. This reflects the believer's aspiration that all aspects of their life, even something as basic as eating, should contribute to their ultimate goal of Jannah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to teach his companions: 'O Allah, make it a bounty without its depletion, without its (unpleasant) aftermath, and without any cause for complaint. Feed me better than it, and feed my family and my children. Increase it for us, and make it a means of reaching Paradise.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 3284. Graded Hasan by scholars).