اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيمَا رَزَقْتَنَا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا
O Allah, bless us in that which You have provided us, and forgive us and have mercy on us.
Allahumma barik lana feema razaqtana waghfir lana warhamna
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recited **before eating**, ideally as part of the general supplication for blessings in food. While this specific wording doesn't directly ask for help with digestion, the blessing sought from Allah through this dua encompasses all aspects of the meal, including its proper processing by our bodies. By asking Allah to bless the provision, we are implicitly asking for His help in all the processes that follow, including digestion, and for the sustenance to nourish us beneficially.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart before beginning to eat. Place your right hand on the food (if applicable) and make the supplication. It's also a beautiful practice to make dua collectively if eating with family or friends. Focus on the meaning: asking Allah to make the food beneficial, to forgive our shortcomings, and to shower His mercy upon us. This simple act acknowledges that all blessings, including the ability to eat and digest, come from Him.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua before eating brings several blessings. Firstly, it invites **Allah's barakah (blessings)** into the meal, making it more nourishing and beneficial for the body and soul. It's reported that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Whoever eats something, and then says: 'Alhamdulillah alladhi at'amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin' (Praise be to Allah Who fed me this and provided it for me without any might from me nor strength), he will be forgiven his previous sins." (Sunan Abi Dawud 5105, Sunan Ibn Majah 3285). While a different phrasing, the essence of seeking blessing and acknowledging Allah's provision is the same. Secondly, by asking for **forgiveness and mercy**, we connect our worldly needs with our spiritual well-being, seeking Allah's favor in all aspects of our lives. This dua fosters gratitude and reliance on Allah, strengthening our relationship with Him. It trains us to remember Allah in our daily activities, making every moment an act of worship.
Source & Authentication
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, 'When a person enters his house and remembers Allah the Almighty at the time of entering and at the time of eating, then Satan says: "You have no place to pass the night and no food." When he enters without remembering Allah the Almighty, Satan says: "You have found a place to pass the night." And when he does not remember Allah the Almighty at the time of eating, Satan says: "You have found a place to pass the night and food."' (Sahih Muslim 2044). While the specific dua provided here is more general for eating, the principle of remembering Allah before meals is clearly established. Another related dua for after eating is: 'Alhamdulillah alladhi kafaana wa at'amana wa 'ashabaana wa 'aadaana, lahu al-hamdu ghayra makfuwwatin wa la muwaddatin wa la mustaghnan 'anhu, Rabbana' (Praise be to Allah, Who sufficed us and fed us and gave us drink and met our needs. To Him belongs praise not to be discontinued, nor a gift to be withheld, nor from Whom we can dispense. O our Lord).' (Sunan Abi Dawud 4535, Sahih)