اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي ثَمَرِنَا، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي قَرْيَتِنَا، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي مُدْنَا، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي مِكْيَالِنَا، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي مِيزَانِنَا، بَارِكْ لَنَا رَبَّنَا.
O Allah, bless for us our fruit, and bless for us our town, and bless for us our measures, and bless for us our scales. Bless us, our Lord.
Allahumma barik lana fi thamarina, wa barik lana fi qaryatina, wa barik lana fi mudunina, wa barik lana fi mikyālina, wa barik lana fi mīzāninā, bārik lanā Rabbana.
When to Read
This beautiful dua, though originally made in the context of visiting Makkah and seeking blessings for its produce and city, can be adapted by us for our own livelihoods. Recite it before starting your work, as you engage in your craft, or at the beginning of your business day. It's a prayer for Allah to imbue your efforts, your materials, and the fruits of your labor with His divine blessing, making even small amounts feel abundant and sufficient.
How to Read
Recite with sincere intention and heartfelt conviction. Face the Qiblah if possible, or simply raise your hands as you would in any supplication. Imagine Allah's barakah flowing into your work. Repeat it consistently, making it a part of your routine for your profession or craft.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking barakah is central to a Muslim's life, ensuring that whatever we have, no matter how little, is sufficient and pleasing to Allah. This dua specifically asks for blessings in the tangible aspects of our work – the produce (symbolic of end results), our towns/communities (our working environment), our measures and scales (accuracy and fairness). It encompasses the idea that barakah is not just about quantity, but also quality, satisfaction, and divine sufficiency. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to seek this constant divine augmentation in all aspects of life, making our efforts more impactful and our provisions more satisfying.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) went out for the battle of Tabuk, he used to shorten his prayer from Dhu al-Qasr to two rak'ahs, and when he returned (to Medina) he would also shorten it (from Dhu al-Qasr to two rak'ahs). Ibn 'Abbas reported: I prayed with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) in Medina for two rak'ahs in Dhu al-Qasr and prayed two rak'ahs in 'Id al-Fitr and 'Id al-Adha, and I prayed in 'Uraiba for seven rak'ahs and eight rak'ahs. Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: 'O Allah, bless our fruit, bless our Medina, bless our *sa'* (a measure) and bless our *mudd* (a measure), and bless our dealings. O Allah, add to this two of your blessings, and this is like worshipping Me in the land of Makkah, and the land of Medina, and the land of Yaman, and the land of Sham, and the land of Iraq, and the land of Yemen, and the land of Hijaz and the land of Najd.' And he said: 'Verily, it is like worshipping Me in the land of Makkah, and the land of Medina, and the land of Yemen, and the land of Sham, and the land of Iraq, and the land of Yemen, and the land of Hijaz and the land of Najd.' (Sahih Muslim 1685)