Wifāq ul Ulāma (SA) ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN 'ULAMA

1. One should hold the Qur’aan Majeed with utmost respect and always keep it on a high place with respect.…

After completing the meal, one should recite the following duaa:

اَلحَمْدُ للهِ الَّذِي هُوَ أَشْبَعَنَا وَأَرْوَانَا وَأَنْعَمَ وَأفْضَلَ

All praise belongs to Allah, the one who has satiated us, quenched our thirst, and has showered us with bounties and blessed us with His grace.…

1. One should ensure that one’s mouth is clean before reciting the Qur’aan Majeed.

عن علي بن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه قال إن أفواهكم طرق للقرآن فطيبوها بالسواك (سنن ابن ماجة رقم 291)

It is reported that Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “Indeed your mouths are pathways for the Qur’aan Majeed (i.e.…

After completing the meal, one should recite the following duaa:

الحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَفَانَا وَأَرْوَانَا، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلاَ مَكْفُور

All praise is due to Allah Ta’ala who fulfilled our need and quenched our thirst, (O Allah), we do not regard our praises to be sufficient (in praising You for the food You have granted us), nor are we ungrateful (for Your favours upon us).…

1. One should not sell haraam products e.g. pork, carrion, wine, etc.
2. One should exercise moderation in earning a livelihood.…

One should praise Allah Ta‘ala after eating and drinking.

عن أنس بن مالك : أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال إن الله ليرضى عن العبد أن يأكل الأكلة أو يشرب الشربة فيحمده عليها (ترمذي رقم 1816)

Hazrat Anas (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Certainly Allah Ta’ala is pleased with the servant who praises Allah Ta’ala after eating or drinking.”…

1. One should learn the masaa’il that relate to his profession or business from the ulama in order to earn halaal and save himself from haraam.…

One should recite the following duaa after drinking milk:

اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهِ وَزِدْنَا مِنْهُ

O Allah, grant us blessing and increase in this milk

عن ابن عباس، قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا أكل أحدكم طعاما فليقل: اللهم بارك لنا فيه، وأطعمنا خيرا منه، وإذا سقي لبنا فليقل: اللهم بارك لنا فيه، وزدنا منه، فإنه ليس شيء يجزئ من الطعام والشراب إلا اللبن (سنن أبي داود رقم 3730)

Hazrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiyallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: “When you complete your meal, then recite the following duaa:

اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهِ وَأَطْعِمْنَا خَيْرًا مِنْهُ

And whoever is given milk to drink, then he should recite the following duaa:

اَلّلهُمَّ بَارِك لَنَا فِيهِ وَزِدْنَا مِنهُ

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) then said: “There is nothing that can suffice for both food and drink besides milk.”…

1. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) had taught the Sahaabah (Radhiyallahu Anhum) to recite ten verses of the Qur’an when returning from the marketplace.…

After completing the meal, the following duaa should be recited when lifting the food and the dastarkhaan (eating cloth):

اَلحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنهُ رَبَّنَا

All praise is due to Allah Ta’ala, such praises that are plentiful, pure and full of blessings.…