اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهِ وَأَطْعِمْنَا خَيْرًا مِنْهُ
O Allah, bless us in it and feed us with something better than it.
Allahumma barik lana feehi wa at'imna khayran minhu
When to Read
This dua is recited before partaking in any meal. It’s a beautiful way to start by acknowledging Allah’s blessings and asking Him to increase them and provide even better sustenance in the future.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely before you begin eating. It's a moment to pause, reflect, and connect with the Giver of all provisions. You can say it aloud or softly to yourself.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, we express gratitude for the food Allah has provided and acknowledge that all blessings come from Him. It cultivates humility and contentment, reminding us that even the best food we have is from Allah, and we hope for even more and better from His boundless grace. This act also brings barakah (blessing) into our food and our lives.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'There is no one who eats something, then says: 'O Allah, bless it for us, and give us more than it,' except that his sustenance will be sufficient for him. And there is no one who is given something to drink, then says: 'O Allah, bless it for us, and give us more than it,' except that his drink will be sufficient for him.' He said: 'And 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal used to say: 'O Allah, bless it for us, and give us more than it.''