بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَيْهِ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, bless it for him.
Bismillah, Allahumma barik 'alayh
When to Read
This dua is recited when you are impressed by something someone has made or achieved, whether it's a beautiful piece of art, a well-built house, a successful business, or even a talented child. It's a way to express admiration while safeguarding yourself and the admired object/person from the potential harm of the evil eye or envy.
How to Read
Say this dua immediately after expressing your admiration for someone's creation or achievement. You can say it quietly to yourself or softly to the person concerned. The intention is key: to acknowledge Allah's blessings and seek His protection.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua helps to deflect the evil eye and envy that can arise from admiration. It acknowledges that all blessings and skills come from Allah, preventing arrogance in the admirer and potential harm to the admired. It fosters a healthy perspective, turning potential jealousy into a recognition of Allah's bounty.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'If any of you sees something in his brother, or in himself, or in his wealth which impresses him, let him invoke Allah's blessings upon him, for the evil eye is indeed a reality.' (While the hadith mentions invoking blessings generally, the specific dua 'Bismillah, Allahumma barik 'alayh' is a practical application of this principle for when one admires another's creation or possession).