اللَّهُمَّ أَطْعِمْ مَنْ أَطْعَمَنِي، وَاسْقِ مَنْ سَقَانِي.
O Allah, feed those who fed me, and give drink to those who gave me drink.
Allahumma at'im man at'amani, wasqi man saqani.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recommended for a guest to recite after finishing a meal they have been hosted for. It's a moment to express gratitude not just to the human host, but to seek a divine reward for them.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt intention after you have finished eating at someone's home or invitation. Direct your supplication to Allah, asking Him to reciprocate the kindness shown to you by providing for your host.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a Sunnah practice that embodies the Islamic spirit of reciprocity and gratitude. By asking Allah to feed and give drink to your host, you are essentially asking for Allah's blessings and provision for them, acknowledging that true sustenance comes from Him. It reflects a noble character trait, turning a simple meal into an opportunity for spiritual exchange and strengthening bonds of brotherhood.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Miqdam bin Ma'd Yakrib: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'A believer invites his guest to eat and drinks, and they eat and drink. Allah multiplies his provisions three times. A disbeliever invites his guest to eat and drinks, and they eat and drink. Allah withholds his provisions (from him) for three days. Then, if He wills, He gives him (provision). And the servant does not withhold something (from Allah) but that Allah gives him that which is better than it.' (It was narrated from him that he said): 'O Allah, feed those who fed me, and give drink to those who gave me drink.'