Barakah Meaning
Blessing. The meaning, Arabic, when to say it, and its source in the Quran and Sunnah.
بَرَكَة
- Transliteration
- Barakah
- Meaning
- Blessing
Barakah means blessing: goodness from Allah that lasts and grows, so a little becomes enough and time, money and family feel full of good.
Barakah in the Quran
“If the people of the towns had believed and been mindful of Allah, We would have opened upon them blessings from the heaven and the earth” (Quran 7:96).
Where barakah is found
- Suhoor: “Take suhoor, for in it there is blessing” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1923).
- Charity: “Charity does not decrease wealth” (Sahih Muslim 2588).
- Saying Bismillah before you begin: see Bismillah.
Phrases with barakah
BarakAllahu feek (may Allah bless you), Allahumma barik and Tabarakallah all come from the same root.
Quran and hadith references link to quran.com and sunnah.com, where you can read the full text. Reviewed 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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Frequently asked questions
What does barakah mean?
Barakah means blessing: lasting, growing goodness from Allah.
How can I get more barakah?
Through belief and taqwa (Quran 7:96), saying Bismillah, giving charity, and Sunnah acts such as suhoor (Sahih al-Bukhari 1923).