Dua Of the Guest for the Host
Of the guest for the host. Before and after eating, breaking the fast.
What is the dua for of the guest for the host?
The dua for of the guest for the host begins “Allāhumma bārik lahum fī mā razaqtahum”, meaning “O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them”. It is reported in Muslim 3/1615, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Of the Guest for the Host in Arabic
Transliteration
Allāhumma bārik lahum fī mā razaqtahum, wagh’fir lahum warḥamhum.
Meaning in English
O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them, and forgive them and have mercy on them.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Of the guest for the host”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Muslim 3/1615.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for of the guest for the host?
The dua for of the guest for the host begins “Allāhumma bārik lahum fī mā razaqtahum”, meaning “O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them”. It is reported in Muslim 3/1615, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for of the guest for the host mean?
O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them, and forgive them and have mercy on them.
How do you pronounce the dua for of the guest for the host?
The transliteration is: Allāhumma bārik lahum fī mā razaqtahum, wagh’fir lahum warḥamhum.
Where is the dua for of the guest for the host reported?
Muslim 3/1615. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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