اللَّهُمَّ أَطْعِمْ مَنْ أَطْعَمَنِي، وَاسْقِ مَنْ سَقَانِي
O Allah, feed him who fed me, and give drink to him who gave me drink.
Allahumma at'im man at'amani, wasqi man saqani
When to Read
This powerful dua is ideally recited after you have finished a meal, especially when you've been a guest or someone has generously provided for your meal. It's a beautiful way to extend your gratitude not just to the person who fed you, but to ask Allah to bless them in return.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt intention to see your host blessed. It's a short but profound supplication that embodies the Islamic spirit of reciprocating kindness and remembering those who help us.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a direct embodiment of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ teachings on gratitude and kindness. It teaches us to remember the generosity of others and to ask Allah's blessings upon them, fostering a spirit of mutual care and generosity within the community. By asking Allah to 'feed him who fed me, and give drink to him who gave me drink,' we are actively seeking good for those who showed us kindness, a trait highly valued in Islam.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When one of you is invited to a meal and he accepts, he should eat what is brought to him, and should not refuse. And when he is invited, he should accept the invitation if he wishes. And when one of you eats food and says: 'All praise is due to Allah who fed me with this food and provided it without any strength on my part or any power (Allahumma at'im man at'amani, wasqi man saqani - O Allah, feed him who fed me, and give drink to him who gave me drink)' his previous sins will be forgiven.'