اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِيمَا رَزَقْتَهُمْ، وَاغْفِرْ لَهُمْ، وَارْحَمْهُمْ
O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them, forgive them, and have mercy upon them.
Allahumma barik lahum fima razaqtahum, waghfir lahum, warhamhum
When to Read
This dua is beautifully recited when a guest arrives at your home. It's an expression of sincerity for your guest's well-being, asking Allah to bestow His blessings, forgiveness, and mercy upon them. It's a powerful way to set a positive and spiritual tone for the visit right from the start, embodying the Sunnah of welcoming with kindness and supplication.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention as your guest enters your home. You can say it quietly to yourself or gently to the guest, depending on the context. The essence is the heartfelt request to Allah for your guest's benefit, showing genuine care beyond just worldly hospitality.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua for your guests reflects the prophetic tradition of hospitality (karam) and good neighbourliness. It invokes Allah's blessings not only for the guest but also implicitly for the host and the household, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that when we make dua for others, angels respond by making similar dua for us. It fosters a spiritual connection and promotes a welcoming atmosphere rooted in remembrance of Allah.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever is invited to a feast and does not respond, has disobeyed Allah and His Messenger. Whoever eats the food, but does not greet the people of the house, has eaten something that is like a payment. Whoever does not leave until he has prayed for them, has gained the full reward.' Then he mentioned a similar hadeeth from Ibn 'Umar, and he mentioned the supplication: 'O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them, forgive them, and have mercy upon them.' It was narrated from Anas that the Prophet ﷺ came to his house and said: 'O Allah, bless what they have done.' When he went to his family, he said: 'O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them, forgive them, and have mercy upon them.'