Dua for the host
Dua for the host: recited to ask blessing, forgiveness and mercy for the host whose food you have eaten.
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Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِيمَا رَزَقْتَهُمْ، وَاغْفِرْ لَهُمْ، وَارْحَمْهُمْ
- Transliteration
- Allahumma barik lahum fima razaqtahum, waghfir lahum, warhamhum.
- Meaning
- O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them, forgive them, and have mercy on them.
When it is recited
It is recited for the host after eating a meal in someone's home.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would recite this dua for the home where he was a guest.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSahih Muslim, 2042
It is reported in Sahih Muslim as a dua for the host.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
When is the dua for the host recited?
It is recited after eating a meal in someone's home, to wish them blessing, forgiveness and mercy.Dua for the host: what is the Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Allahumma barik lahum fima razaqtahum...”: a dua found in Sahih Muslim meaning “Bless them in what You have provided for them.”
