The dua of the guests for the host was taught by Prophet Muhammad (п·є) and has been narrated by the most authentic narrators in Hisnul Muslim 182. Abdullah ibn Busr (Ш±ЩЋШ¶ЩђЩЉЩЋ Щ±Щ„Щ„ЩЋЩ‘Щ°Щ‡ЩЏ Ш№ЩЋЩ†Щ’Щ‡ЩЋШ§) narrates that the Holy Prophet (п·є) visited his father and was offered dates and other food items. Prophet (п·є) started eating the dates and enjoyed the offered beverage. When Abdullah Ibn Busr (Ш±ЩЋШ¶ЩђЩЉЩЋ Щ±Щ„Щ„ЩЋЩ‘Щ°Щ‡ЩЏ Ш№ЩЋЩ†Щ’Щ‡ЩЋШ§)’s father asked the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, to pray for them, Prophet Muhammad (п·є) said:
“O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them, and forgive them and have mercy on them.”
A second narration is by An-Nawawi, reporting that the Prophet indicated guests praying for hosts as Mustahabb (encouraged). Another narration is in the Sahih Muslim 3/1615, which is also an authentic source of hadith.
Food & Drink Duas
The Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) teaches us to be kind and mindful of the hosts. As per the hadith, guests should make a supplication for their hosts’ well-being and sustenance. This would serve as a token of appreciation from the guests for their accommodating hosts.
This dua can be recited by the guests for the purpose stated above. The guests are not required to recite this in front of their hosts, neither are they required to recite it loudly to them. The guests can silently recite this in their hearts with sincerity so that it brings rewards for themselves and the hosts.
Practicing the Sunnah of reciting this dua for your hosts will make you a more mindful Muslim. With greater love for your hosts, be it your family, friends, or acquaintances, recitation of this dua is like sending prayers their way.
It is a known fact that what goes around comes around, so you will ultimately be bringing yourself good things, too. With the remembrance of Allah in your dealings and meetings with others, you will be rewarded for it.