The dua Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) gave to one offering a drink or to one who intended to do that, is narrated in Sahih Muslim, an authentic collection of hadiths. It is a beautiful sunnah that every Muslim must try to follow daily. One particular hadith from which the dua is sourced mentions an event narrated by Miqdad (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ). In summary, Miqdad (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) and two other companions came to the company of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) seeking some food and drinks since they were hungry. It was his habit to come during the night and greet (the people present there) in a manner that would not wake one in sleep but make one who was awake hear it. He would then go to the mosque and say the prayer, then go to the milk and drink it. One night, Miqdad (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), under temptations given by Shaytan, drank the share of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as well. The companion (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) expected Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) to scold him, however, he (ﷺ) went on to say this dua. (Sahih Muslim 2055a). The hadith gives an example of the merciful nature of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), as well as narrates a wonderful sunnah for the Muslims to follow.
Food & Drink Duas
The etiquette of reciting the dua for one offering a drink or for one who intended to do so is to say it out loud. Prophet Muhammad (ï·º) recited it even when he did not receive his share of the drink but expected it (as it was his habit to drink the milk as per the narration in Sahih Muslim 2055a).
This dua invokes gratitude for the blessings of Allah in the heart of a Muslim and wishes the same blessings for the other person. A Muslim must remain grateful even when he does not get what he might have expected. It also ends any growing animosity in the heart of the one on the receiving end and increases mercy instead.