اللَّهُمَّ أَطْعِمْ مَنْ أَطْعَمَنِي، وَاسْقِ مَنْ سَقَانِي.
O Allah, feed those who fed me, and give drink to those who gave me drink.
Allahumma at'im man at'amani, wasqi man saqani.
When to Read
This dua is recited by a guest after eating food at the home of a host. It's a beautiful supplication to make for the person who has shown hospitality, asking Allah to reciprocate their kindness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt intention for your host. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this concise yet powerful prayer. It is typically said after finishing the meal, as a token of gratitude and a prayer for the host's well-being.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies the Islamic spirit of gratitude and reciprocal kindness. By asking Allah to 'feed those who fed me, and give drink to those who gave me drink,' you are essentially praying for your host to receive the best of provisions and sustenance from Allah, mirroring their generosity. It's a Sunnah practice that fosters good relationships and acknowledges the blessing of hospitality. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself would make such supplications, showing us the importance of appreciating kindness.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Miqdad bin Al-Aswad (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said: 'I came to the Prophet of Allah ﷺ and his companions were with him. He said: 'What do you think of the transgressors from among you?' They said: 'We consider them the worst of evildoers.' He said: 'By Allah, they are better than the insignificant ones among you. No one among you fills his stomach, while his neighbor remains hungry.' He said: 'I asked the Prophet of Allah ﷺ about the transgressors of the Arabs, and he said: 'They are the worst of evildoers.' I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, what about those who are insignificant among you?' He said: 'Those who do not eat what they want, while their neighbor remains hungry.' He said: 'The Prophet of Allah ﷺ invited me to eat some grapes. He said: 'O Allah, feed those who feed me, and give drink to those who give me drink.'