اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي مَدِينَتِنَا، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي صَاعِنَا وَمُدِّنَا، وَصَحِّحْهُ لَنَا، وَانْقُلْهُ إِلَى الْجُحْفَةِ
O Allah, bless our Madinah for us, and bless for us our measure and our weight (i.e. provisions), and make it healthy for us, and move it to Al-Juhfah.
Allahumma barik lana fi Madinah, wa barik lana fi sa'ina wa muddina, wa sihhih lana, wantiqulhu ilal-Juhfah
When to Read
This dua is specifically attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding the blessings of Madinah. While it's not a general dua to be recited daily, it's deeply relevant when reflecting on the Hijrah, visiting Madinah, or when discussing the virtues of the city and its importance in Islamic history. It serves as a reminder of the specific supplications made for the city's well-being and prosperity.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a feeling of reverence for the city of the Prophet ﷺ. Understand the profound significance of the Prophet's ﷺ Hijrah and the establishment of the Muslim community in Madinah. Reflect on the blessings Allah bestowed upon this city through the Prophet's ﷺ supplication and strive to embody the spirit of that blessed era in your own life and community.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ deep concern for Madinah, the city that sheltered him and became the nucleus of the nascent Islamic state. The mention of 'sa' and 'mudd' (units of measurement for food) highlights the dua for sustenance and sustenance. The request to make it 'healthy' points to a desire for well-being and freedom from disease. While the latter part about moving it to Al-Juhfah refers to a specific historical context related to a plague, the core of the dua is a powerful supplication for Allah's blessings upon the city, its people, and its provisions. It reminds us of the importance of seeking Allah's blessings in all aspects of our lives and communities, just as the Prophet ﷺ did for Madinah.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ supplicated: 'O Allah, bless our Madinah for us, and bless for us our measure and our weight (i.e. provisions), and make it healthy for us, and move it to Al-Juhfah.' Sahih al-Bukhari narrates this in the context of the Prophet's ﷺ supplications for different places and situations.