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Provision and barakah

Dua for barakah and abundance

Dua for barakah and abundance: an authentic (sahih) dua the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) made for his servant Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), asking for an increase in wealth and children and barakah in provision.

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Arabic

اللَّهُمَّ أَكْثِرْ مَالَهُ وَوَلَدَهُ وَبَارِكْ لَهُ فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَهُ

Transliteration
Allahumma akthir malahu wa waladahu wa barik lahu fima a'taytahu.
Meaning
O Allah, increase his wealth and his children, and bless him in what You have given him.

When it is recited

It can be recited when seeking a blessing for barakah in provision, property and family; when asking for abundance for yourself and your loved ones.

Virtue

When Umm Sulaym (may Allah be pleased with her) brought Anas to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said, “This is your servant,” the Prophet made this dua for him; it is reported that Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) was blessed with a long life, many children and abundant provision.

Sources

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

  • HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 6334

    Narrated from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): Umm Sulaym brought him to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), who made the dua, “Allahumma akthir malahu wa waladahu wa barik lahu fima a'taytahu.” Authentic (sahih).

  • HadithSahih Muslim, 2480

    The same account is also found in Sahih Muslim, confirming the dua of barakah that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) made for Anas (may Allah be pleased with him). Authentic (sahih).

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this dua.

  • What is the dua for barakah and abundance?

    The dua for barakah and abundance is “Allahumma akthir malahu wa waladahu wa barik lahu fima a'taytahu”, which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) made for Anas (may Allah be pleased with him); it asks for an increase in wealth and children and for barakah in provision.
  • When is the dua for barakah and abundance recited?

    It is recited when asking for a blessing of barakah in provision, wealth and family. The dua for barakah and abundance: Arabic, transliteration and meaning are given on this page.