Allahumma Barik Meaning
O Allah, bless it: a prayer for blessing. Here is its meaning, the Arabic and where it comes from.
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ
- Transliteration
- Allāhumma bārik
- Meaning
- O Allah, bless (it)
- Say it
- al-LAH-hum-ma BAA-rik
Quick answer
Allahumma barik (اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ) means “O Allah, bless (it)”. It is a short dua Muslims say when they admire someone or something, asking Allah to put barakah (blessing) in it instead of only praising it. Say Allahumma barik lahu for a man, laha for a woman and lahum for a group. It follows the Prophet’s ﷺ instruction to pray for blessing when you see something you like in your brother (Sunan Ibn Majah 3509).
Allahumma barik means “O Allah, bless (it)”. It is a short prayer (dua) asking Allah to put blessing (barakah) in something or someone, often said when admiring a person’s child, achievement or possessions.
Allahumma barik lahu, laha, lahum and fihi
The ending changes depending on who or what you are praying for:
| Phrase | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Allāhumma bārik lahu | اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُ | O Allah, bless him |
| Allāhumma bārik lahā | اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهَا | O Allah, bless her |
| Allāhumma bārik lahum | اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ | O Allah, bless them |
| Allāhumma bārik laka / laki | اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَكَ / لَكِ | O Allah, bless you (male / female) |
| Allāhumma bārik fīhi | اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ فِيهِ | O Allah, put blessing in it / him |
Why Muslims say it: the hadith
A companion once admired another man so openly that the man fell ill. The Prophet ﷺ asked why anyone would harm his brother, and said that when someone sees something they like in their brother, they should pray for blessing for him (Sunan Ibn Majah 3509, graded sahih). Saying “Allahumma barik” is a way of doing exactly that, instead of only praising.
When to say it
- When you see a friend’s new baby, home, car or success.
- When complimenting someone’s appearance or talent.
- At weddings and other celebrations, as a prayer for the couple or family.
It is often said together with Mashallah or “Tabarak Allah” (blessed is Allah).
Allahumma barik vs Mashallah
Both are said when you admire something, but they do different jobs:
- Mashallah (“what Allah has willed”) is a statement: this good came by Allah’s will (Quran 18:39).
- Allahumma barik (“O Allah, bless it”) is a dua: asking Allah to add blessing to it (Sunan Ibn Majah 3509).
Many people say both together: “Mashallah, Allahumma barik.”
Allahumma barik vs BarakAllahu feek
Allahumma barik is a dua made to Allah (“O Allah, bless…”). BarakAllahu feek is said to a person (“may Allah bless you”), often as a thank-you. Both come from the same root as barakah.
Quran and hadith references link to quran.com and sunnah.com, where you can read the full text. Reviewed 27 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Allahumma barik mean?
It means “O Allah, bless (it)”. It is a short dua asking Allah to put blessing in someone or something.
What is the difference between Allahumma barik lahu and laha?
“Lahu” is used for a male (bless him) and “laha” for a female (bless her). “Lahum” is for a group, and “fihi” means “put blessing in it/him”.
Is Allahumma barik said for the evil eye?
Yes. A hadith in Sunan Ibn Majah (3509, graded sahih) teaches that when you see something you like in someone, you should pray for blessing for them, which protects against envy and the evil eye.
What do you reply to Allahumma barik?
A common reply is “Ameen” or “JazakAllahu khayran” (may Allah reward you with good).
Is it better to say Mashallah or Allahumma barik?
They are not alternatives. Mashallah recognises that the good came by Allah’s will (Quran 18:39); Allahumma barik asks Allah to bless it, which is what the hadith in Sunan Ibn Majah 3509 tells us to do. Many people say both.
Can I say Allahumma barik about my own things?
Yes. It is a dua, and you can ask Allah to bless your own family, home or work. The Quran also teaches saying “Ma sha Allah, la quwwata illa billah” when admiring your own blessings (Quran 18:39).
How do you say “may Allah bless you” in Arabic?
Say “BarakAllahu feek” (to a man), “BarakAllahu feeki” (to a woman) or “BarakAllahu feekum” (to a group). As a dua for someone: “Allahumma barik lahu / laha”.