اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِي مِكْيَالِهِمْ، وَبَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِي مِيزَانِهِمْ، وَبَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِي صَاعِهِمْ، وَبَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِي مُدِّهِمْ
O Allah, bless their measures, and bless their weights, and bless their measures (of capacity, like Sa'ah), and bless their measures (of capacity, like Mudd).
Allahumma barik lahum fi mikyalihim, wa barik lahum fi mizanihim, wa barik lahum fi sa'ihim, wa barik lahum fi mud'dihim.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when engaging in any form of trade or business, especially when dealing with quantities, weights, and measures. It's a beautiful supplication to ask for Allah's blessing in the sustenance and dealings that come from such activities, ensuring fairness and prosperity for all parties involved. Recite it before or during transactions, or even generally for those in trade.
How to Read
This dua was made by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for the people of Makkah when they were traders. While the original context was specific, the meaning is universal for anyone involved in commerce. Recite it with sincerity, focusing on the meaning of seeking Allah's blessing (barakah) and fairness in your dealings. It's best to recite it with the intention of being just and truthful in your business practices, as barakah from Allah comes hand-in-hand with righteous actions.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking this dua from the Prophet ﷺ is a way to invoke Allah's blessings in your livelihood. 'Barakah' is a divine abundance and increase that goes beyond mere material gain; it brings contentment, protection, and a sense of ease. By asking for blessings in measures and weights, we are essentially asking for Allah to make our dealings just, our profits pure, and our efforts fruitful. It's a reminder that success in this world and the hereafter is tied to seeking Allah's favor in all aspects of our lives, including our professions.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ entered Makkah and supplicated for it (saying): 'O Allah, bless their measures and their weights.' He supplicated for it three times. Then he supplicated for Medina twice or thrice. Then he said: 'O Allah, make two demons (or two men) of the Dajjal return to Medina.'