اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي عَمَلِنَا وَارْزُقْنَا الْحَلَالَ.
O Allah, bless us in our work and provide us with lawful sustenance.
Allahumma barik lana fi 'amalina warzuqnal halal.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for the beginning of any new venture, especially a business or startup. Recite it before you embark on your first day, before signing important documents, or at the start of any significant business meeting. It's a way of seeking Allah's approval and blessing from the outset.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart. It's best to raise your hands slightly in supplication, facing the Qiblah if possible, and to be in a state of Wudu (ablution). Imagine the vastness of Allah's blessings as you ask for them to encompass your efforts.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking blessings (barakah) in one's work is crucial for its success and sustainability. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to ask for lawful (halal) sustenance, ensuring that our earnings are pure and pleasing to Allah. This dua covers both aspects: the blessing in the effort and the purity of the outcome.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say: 'O Allah, grant blessings to my Ummah in their early morning. He who sets out early is blessed in his business. This was a human desire, and when I participated in my campaigns with him, I was a merchant. I did not set out on my campaign except early in the morning. Abu Dawood’s version has: 'O Allah, bless them in their measures and weights.' (And in this version:) '...and the inkwell, and the pen.' and it was narrated from him (in this version) that he said: 'O Allah, grant blessings to our market.' Then a man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, it is said that the markets are like this,' and he said: 'If Allah knows that something is in it (the market), it will be in it.'