Barakallahu Lakum Meaning
May Allah bless you (all). The meaning, Arabic, when to say it, and its source in the Quran and Sunnah.
بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ
- Transliteration
- Bāraka-llāhu lakum
- Meaning
- May Allah bless you (all)
Barakallahu lakum means “may Allah bless you”, addressed to more than one person. It is a short dua to thank people or congratulate them.
Forms
Bāraka-llāhu laka (to a man), laki (to a woman), lakumā (two people), lakum (a group). See also Barakallahu feek.
For a newly married couple
When the Prophet ﷺ congratulated someone on marriage he said: “Bāraka-llāhu laka wa bāraka ʿalayka wa jamaʿa baynakumā fī khayr”, may Allah bless you, send blessings upon you, and bring you together in goodness (Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi 1091, graded sahih). He also said “Barakallahu laka” to ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn ‘Awf on his marriage (Sahih al-Bukhari 5155). See the dua for newlyweds.
How to reply
“Wa lakum” (and to you), or “Wa feekum barakallah”.
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 Barakallahu lakum mean?
“May Allah bless you” (to a group).
How do you reply to Barakallahu lakum?
Say “Wa lakum” or “Wa feekum barakallah”.