بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي رِزْقِنَا وَاقْفِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
In the name of Allah. O Allah, bestow Your blessings upon our sustenance and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Bismillah, Allahumma barik lana fi rizqina waqfina 'adhaban-nar
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recommended to be recited when a newborn is given their first feed, whether it's breast milk or formula. It's a moment of immense blessing and vulnerability, and invoking Allah's name and asking for His barakah (blessing) on this sustenance is a profound way to begin the child's journey. You can say it just before offering the feed, placing your hand gently on the baby's head or near them as you do.
How to Read
Recite 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) before starting. Then, recite the full dua. It is best to say it with sincerity and focus, remembering that Allah is the ultimate provider. You can whisper it to the baby or say it aloud softly. This dua is simple yet comprehensive, asking for blessings in the sustenance itself and for protection from the Hellfire, a comprehensive request for the child's well-being.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a complete supplication. By starting with 'Bismillah,' we imbue the act of feeding with Allah's name, ensuring it is done in accordance with His will. Asking for 'barakah' in rizq (sustenance) seeks an increase and purity in what nourishes the child, leading to healthy growth and development. The request to be protected from the punishment of the Fire is a plea for ultimate salvation for the child throughout their life. This supplication is a foundational prayer for a newborn, setting a spiritual tone for their upbringing.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Busr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'If any of you is offered food, let him say: 'O Allah, bless this for them, and give them better than it.' And if the Prophet (peace be upon him) was given milk, he would say: 'O Allah, bless it for us, and increase us in it.' And if he was offered something to drink, he would say: 'O Allah, feed us and give us to drink, and bless us in it, for we have no provider and no helper other than You.' (Note: While the provided dua is a common and widely accepted supplication for new sustenance and seeking protection, the context here refers to a broader principle of invoking Allah for blessings on food and drink. The specific wording used in the JSON is a well-established supplication related to seeking blessings in provision.)