ุงููููููู ูู ุจูุงุฑููู ููููุง ูููู ูุง ุฑูุฒูููุชูููุง ููุงุบูููุฑู ููููุง ููุงุฑูุญูู ูููุง
O Allah, bless us in what You have provided us, forgive us and have mercy on us.
Allahumma barik lana fima razaqtana waghfir lana warhamna
When to Read
Recite this dua before beginning to eat any meal. It's a beautiful supplication that encompasses gratitude, seeking increased blessings, and acknowledging our need for Allah's forgiveness and mercy concerning the sustenance provided.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of mind before taking the first bite. It is recommended to do this after the food has been served and before you start eating. You can say it silently to yourself or, if with family or companions, you can say it aloud together.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive expression of faith and gratitude. By asking for Allah's blessing (barakah) in our food, we seek an increase in its goodness and benefit, not just in quantity but in spiritual and physical well-being. Asking for forgiveness and mercy acknowledges our shortcomings and dependence on Allah's grace for all blessings, including nourishment. It reminds us that all provision is from Allah and that we should be mindful of its source and our own actions.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When any one of you eats, he should say: Bismillah (In the name of Allah). If he forgets to say it before eating, he should say when he remembers: Bismillah awwalahu wa akhirahu (In the name of Allah at the beginning and at the end).' [Sahih Muslim 2044]. While this specific hadith refers to Bismillah, the broader principle of supplicating before eating is well-established. Other narrations indicate supplications for blessing. For instance, when the Prophet (peace be upon him) was invited to a wedding banquet, he supplicated: 'O Allah, bless them and bless what Thou hast sent them.' (Sahih Muslim 2044, referring to a different context but showing the practice of supplicating for blessings). The mentioned dua ('Allahumma barik lana fima razaqtana waghfir lana warhamna') is a beautiful and comprehensive supplication that aligns with the spirit of seeking blessings and acknowledging Allah's mercy in our sustenance.