ุงููููููู ูู ุจูุงุฑููู ููููุง ููููู ููุฃูุทูุนูู ูููุง ุฎูููุฑูุง ู ููููู
O Allah, bless us in it and feed us something better than it.
Allahumma barik lana feehi wa at'imna khayran minhu
When to Read
This dua is recited before eating any meal, especially when the food is unfamiliar or the flavors are new to you. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge that all sustenance comes from Allah and to seek His blessing and improvement on whatever He has provided.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention before you begin eating. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly, as is customary for many supplications, though it is not a strict requirement for this specific dua. Focus on the meaning and the act of seeking Allah's blessing in your food.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua before eating acknowledges Allah's providence and seeks His blessing, making the food more nourishing and beneficial. It turns a simple act of eating into an act of worship. By asking for something better, we also cultivate gratitude and contentment, understanding that Allah's provisions are always perfect and that we can always hope for more from His boundless generosity.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When any one of you eats food, he should say: Allahumma barik lana feehi wa at'imna khayran minhu. (O Allah, bless it for us and feed us better than it). And when he is given milk to drink, he should say: Allahumma barik lana feehi wa zidna minhu. (O Allah, bless it for us and increase us in it). For verily, nothing can be substituted for food and drink except milk.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3767). This hadith highlights the importance of supplication before consuming sustenance, with specific duas for food and milk.