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 is a beautiful and comprehensive dua a guest can make for their host after being invited for a meal. It's an expression of gratitude and a prayer for the host's well-being, encompassing both sustenance and the acceptance of their good deeds.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with heartfelt intention after finishing the meal, while still with your host. It's a direct request to Allah (SWT) to reciprocate the kindness shown by the host, both in providing food and in their overall acts of generosity and worship.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound way to thank your host. It acknowledges the effort and resources they put into hosting you and asks Allah (SWT) to reward them manifold. By praying for them to be fed and given drink, you are essentially asking for Allah to provide for them eternally, mirroring the worldly provision they offered you. It also implicitly prays for the acceptance of their deeds, which is the ultimate reward for any act of kindness.
Source & Authentication
Anas reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to the house of Sa'd b. 'Ubadah, and he brought some bread and oil. The Prophet (ﷺ) ate and then said: 'Your guest has eaten, and the fasting people have broken their fast with you, and the angels have prayed for you. You have a meal which the fasting people have broken their fast with, and the angels have prayed for you. Allah has blessed you with food; so send blessings upon your brethren and give them to eat, for a day and a night are incumbent upon the guest.' Anas reported: 'We were informed that Sa'd b. 'Ubadah said to the Prophet (ﷺ): 'May my father and mother be sacrificed for you. And what is incumbent upon the guest?' He (the Prophet) said: 'For a day and a night. It is not permissible for the guest to stay to the point of inconveniencing the host.' Sa'd b. 'Ubadah then asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about this (the staying of the guest): 'What is incumbent upon the guest?' He replied: 'For a day and a night. It is not permissible for the guest to stay to the point of inconveniencing the host.' (Another version of this hadith mentions: Sa'd b. 'Ubadah said to the Prophet (ﷺ): 'O Allah, bless them with their food and give them drink. And bestow upon them the reward of the guests.' Upon this the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Allah, feed those who fed me, and give drink to those who gave me drink.'