بَارَكَ اللهُ لَكُمْ فِيْمَا أَمْسَكَ، وَعَلَى مَا أَعْطَى، حَتَّى يَكُونَ خَيْرًا لَكُمْ، وَجَعَلَ ذَلِكَ لَكُمْ قُوَّةً.
May Allah bless you in what He has retained for you (from giving), and bless you in what He has given, so that it may be a source of goodness for you. May He make what He has given you a source of strength for you.
Barakallahu lakum fiima amsaka, wa 'ala ma a'taa, hatta yakuna khayran lakum, wa ja'ala dhalika lakum quwwatan.
When to Read
This dua is ideally recited by the recipient of charity or kindness, but it can also be a general supplication for the person giving charity, asking Allah to bless their act and protect it from any negative spiritual influences. It's particularly relevant when you've just given a significant donation or completed a good deed, and you wish to safeguard its purity and acceptance.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with the intention of seeking Allah's blessing and protection. It's often said by the person who has received the charity, but its essence is a prayer for blessing and strength for the giver and the deed itself. Focus on the meaning of the words, asking Allah to make the given wealth and the act of giving a source of good and strength.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful supplication taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for seeking Allah's blessing in what has been given and what has been withheld. It encompasses a comprehensive request for barakah (blessing) and strength, ensuring that the charity, once given, continues to bring good. By seeking Allah's blessing, we implicitly seek protection against anything that might diminish its value or intention, including envy or the evil eye, as the ultimate blessing comes from Him alone. It encourages a humble and thankful attitude towards Allah's provisions.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ supplicated for Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) saying: 'O Allah, increase his wealth and his children, and bless for him what you give him.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 1390, Sahih Muslim 1479). Another narration from Sahih Muslim (1478) mentions the Prophet ﷺ supplicating for a group of people saying: 'Allahumma barik lahum fi ma razaqtahum, waghfir lahum warhamhum' ('O Allah, bless them in what You have provided them with, and forgive them and have mercy upon them'). The specific wording in the entry is a variation that captures the essence of seeking blessing and strength related to what is given and retained, which directly applies to safeguarding acts of charity.