Blessing the Host (Barik Lahum)
Use: Praying for the household that fed you
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِيمَا رَزَقْتَهُمْ وَاغْفِرْ لَهُمْ وَارْحَمْهُمْ
Allahumma barik lahum fima razaqtahum, waghfir lahum, warhamhum.
O Allah, bless for them what You provided them, forgive them and have mercy on them.
After eating as a guest • Once
Said at Abdullah ibn Busr’s home after eating — blessing, forgiveness and mercy for the hosts.
📚 Source: Sahih Muslim • Narrated by Abdullah ibn Busr • Grade: Sahih
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Blessing the Host (Barik Lahum)?
After eating as a guest. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Blessing the Host (Barik Lahum)?
Said at Abdullah ibn Busr’s home after eating — blessing, forgiveness and mercy for the hosts.
Where is Blessing the Host (Barik Lahum) from?
Source: Sahih Muslim (narrated by Abdullah ibn Busr). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.