Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Protection from Laziness and Lethargy After Eating

Before Eating
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2042

اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيمَا رَزَقْتَنَا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا

O Allah, bless us in what You have provided us, forgive us, and have mercy upon us.

Allahumma barik lana fima razaqtana waghfir lana warhamna

When to Read

Recite this dua after finishing your meal, before getting up from your eating place. This is a general supplication for blessings and mercy after receiving sustenance, and its benefit extends to warding off negative effects like lethargy.

How to Read

Recite it sincerely with presence of heart, acknowledging Allah's provision and seeking His continued favor. It is generally recited after eating one's fill, expressing gratitude.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is a profound expression of gratitude and reliance on Allah. While not directly mentioning laziness, seeking Allah's blessings and mercy after a meal is a way of invoking His protection from any ill effects, including lethargy that can follow overindulgence or ungratefulness. It fosters a sense of contentment and spiritual well-being, which combats feelings of sluggishness.

Source & Authentication

Ibn Abi Awfah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: When Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was given food, he would say: 'O Allah, bless us in what You have provided us, and be better than it for us (meaning: make it beneficial for us and compensate us if it was short). And when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was given milk, he would say: 'O Allah, bless us in it and increase us in it.' He said: 'I do not know of anything that could not be measured except for milk.' (Sahih Muslim 2042)
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2042
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