اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِيمَا رَزَقْتَهُمْ، وَاغْفِرْ لَهُمْ، وَارْحَمْهُمْ
O Allah, bless them in what You have provided them, forgive them, and have mercy upon them.
Allahumma barik lahum fima razaqtahum, waghfir lahum, warhamhum
When to Read
This dua is specifically for when you have prepared food for your parents, or are eating with them and wish to invoke Allah's blessings upon them. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude and care for them, asking Allah to make the provision He has given them beneficial and to shower them with His forgiveness and mercy. You can recite it just before they start eating, or even while serving them.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt intention for your parents' well-being. Raise your hands as you would in other supplications, or place your hands gently on their shoulders or the food itself, as appropriate. Focus on the meaning and the deep love and respect you have for them. Ensuring you have performed wudu (ablution) before making dua is recommended, though not strictly mandatory.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses multiple blessings: asking for *barakah* (abundance and goodness) in their sustenance, seeking Allah's forgiveness for their shortcomings, and imploring His mercy upon them. It's a powerful way to fulfill the rights of parents, even after they may have passed on, by continuing to supplicate for them. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself taught us the importance of supplication for our parents, highlighting that such actions continue their reward.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (continuous charity), knowledge by which people are benefited, and a righteous child who prays for him.' (Sahih Muslim 1631). While this hadith speaks generally about a righteous child praying for a deceased parent, the principle extends to praying for living parents. The specific dua above is related to invoking blessings upon food for them. Another related concept is when the Prophet ﷺ was invited to a wedding and supplicated: 'O Allah, forgive them and have mercy upon them, and give them in abundance.' (Sahih Muslim 1470). This indicates the general permissibility and encouragement of supplicating for others, especially family, concerning blessings and well-being.