اَللّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيمَا رَزَقْتَنَا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا
O Allah, bless that which You have provided for us, and forgive us and have mercy on us.
Allahumma barik lana fima razaqtana waghfir lana warhamna
When to Read
This dua is recited before starting to eat, particularly when eating with others or when partaking in a meal. It's a beautiful reminder to acknowledge Allah's blessings in our provision and to extend our thoughts towards those less fortunate.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of mind. As you say it, picture Allah's bounty upon you and reflect on the blessing of having food when many do not. It is typically recited just before taking the first bite.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses gratitude for the sustenance Allah has provided, seeking His forgiveness for any shortcomings, and asking for His mercy. It cultivates a mindful approach to eating, fostering contentment and a sense of responsibility towards the less fortunate. By remembering Allah's blessings, we guard ourselves against arrogance and ingratitude, and by asking for mercy, we acknowledge our constant need for Him.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would not set out in the morning but would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief. I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness. I seek refuge in You from cowardice and stinginess. I seek refuge in You from the burden of debt and the subduing of men.' He (ﷺ) would also say: 'O Allah, I ask You for a living that is pure, knowledge that is beneficial, and a deed that is acceptable.' When he returned (from the mosque) he would say: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the disgrace of this world and the disgrace of the Day of Resurrection. O Allah, bless that which You have provided for us, and forgive us and have mercy on us.' Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'None of you should eat with your left hand or eat while leaning on one of you.' He said: 'I was summoned by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and I was eating, and he said: 'Eat with your right hand.' I said: 'It does not reach it.' He said: 'May it not reach it.' He said: 'I was summoned by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and I was eating, and he said: 'Eat with your right hand.' I said: 'I am not able to.' He said: 'May you not be able to!' (He said:) He said: 'It was only my right hand that was afflicted.' Abu Nadrah reported: A group of people came to Ibn al-Mubarak and said: 'O Abu 'Abdur Rahman, we have eaten but are not satiated.' He said: 'Perhaps you eat separately.' They said: 'Yes.' He said: 'So, eat together and invoke the name of Allah over your food, and it will be blessed for you.'