بَارَكَ اللَّهُ فِيكَ
May Allah bless you.
Barakallahu feek
When to Read
When someone compliments you or something belonging to you (e.g., your home, your children, your new purchase), and you fear the evil eye or envy might be invoked. This is said in response to the compliment to invoke Allah's blessing and protection.
How to Read
Recite this phrase sincerely, directing your intention to seeking Allah's blessing for the person complimenting you and for protection from any negative spiritual impact. It's an expression of gratitude and a means of seeking divine safeguard. Say it warmly and directly to the person giving the compliment.
Virtues & Benefits
This simple yet profound statement serves multiple purposes. Firstly, it redirects the focus from the created (the person or thing being admired) to the Creator, acknowledging that all blessings and beauty are from Allah. Secondly, it invokes Allah's blessing upon the person complimenting you, fostering goodwill and preventing potential ill-will or envy. Thirdly, it acts as a spiritual shield against the harm of the evil eye (al-'ayn) and envy (hasad) which can afflict even the most beautiful of creations when admired without the remembrance of Allah.
Source & Authentication
Sahih al-Bukhari 2620: Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "The evil eye is a fact." And he forbade wailing. Sahih al-Bukhari 6306: Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah: 'Umar bin Al-Khattab informed him that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "The evil eye is a fact." And he forbade the women to wear perfumes when they go out, and he said, "Any woman who wears perfume and goes out, is like one who is committing adultery, but her husband may be pleased with her." Sahih Muslim 2143: Jabir reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: 'The 'ayn (evil eye) is a fact, and it would cause a man to go up to the heights and then to be thrown down from the mountain.' Sahih al-Bukhari 5739: Narrated 'Amir bin Rabi'ah: Sahl bin Hunaif was having a bath in Kharrar, a valley in the region of Medina. He took off his shirt. 'Amir bin Rabi'ah saw him then. 'Amir was a handsome man. Sahl said, 'Why don't you cover yourself? I have not seen him unveiled like today.' Sahl fell down and was unconscious. They came to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and told him, 'O Allah's Apostle! Can you do something for Sahl? By Allah, he did not gain any advantage by being with you.' The Prophet (ﷺ) asked, 'Do you suspect anyone?' They said, 'Yes, 'Amir bin Rabi'ah.' So Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) called 'Amir and said angrily, 'Why would one of you kill his brother? Why didn't you invoke Allah's blessing on him? You should say: 'O Allah, bless him (for me)'!' Then he said to 'Amir, 'Bathe him (Sahl).' So 'Amir washed his face and hands, knees and feet in a pot and poured the water on Sahl's head from behind him. They stirred him and he recovered. 'Aisha said, 'It is a man who becomes blind when he rides a camel or milks a camel or has intercourse with a she-camel.' "