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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.

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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.”