اَللّٰهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ طَعَامًا طَيِّبًا، وَاجْعَلْهُ طَعَامًا مُبَارَكًا، وَاجْعَلْهُ شِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ.
O Allah, make it good food, and make it blessed food, and make it a cure from every illness.
Allahumma ij'alhu ta'aman tayyiban, waj'alhu ta'aman mubarakan, waj'alhu shifaa'an min kulli daa'.
When to Read
Recite this dua before starting to eat any meal, whether it's a large feast or a simple snack. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's provision and seek His blessings and protection over the sustenance He has given you.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely before taking the first bite. It's a moment of connection between you and your Creator, asking Him to sanctify the food and protect you from any potential harm it might contain.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, we are not just asking for delicious food, but for food that is wholesome, divinely blessed, and a means of healing. It elevates the act of eating from a mere physical need to a spiritual practice, where we seek Allah's favor in every aspect of our lives. This ensures that what we consume nourishes both our bodies and our souls, keeping us healthy and away from any negative consequences.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When one of you eats food, let him say: O Allah, make it good food, and make it blessed food, and make it a cure from every illness. And when one of you drinks milk, let him say: O Allah, bless us in it and increase us in it, for I do not know of anything that suffices for food and drink except milk.' (Reported by Ibn Majah and declared Hasan by Al-Albani).