Barakallahu Feek is one of the most common words used in a Muslim community. If you are living in one then you have probably heard it on occasions when a Muslim shows gratitude towards another Muslim and wants to thank him or her.
Barakallahu Feek is an alternate way of saying Shukran to someone who has done a favor to you. In this blog, we will discuss everything you need to know about Barakallahu Feek in Arabic and English, along with translation. We will also talk about the meaning of Barakallahu Feek and when you can say the Arabic phrase.
Barakallahu Feek in Arabic
بَارَكَ اللهُ فيكَ
Barakallahu Feek in English
Here is the English transliteration of Barakallahu Feek.
Báraka-lláhu feeka
How to pronounce Barakallahu Feek?
Barakallahu Feek can be pronounced easily if you know how Arabic words sound. However, for those of you who do know Arabic, here is the breakdown of Barakallahu Feek in English so you can pronounce it correctly.
- Barakaaa
- Ullah
- Fee-Kaah
Combine the three words to pronounce Barakallahu Feek correctly.
What is the meaning of Barakallahu Feek?
The exact meaning of Barakallahu Feek or Barakallahu Feekum is ‘May Allah Bless You.’ To futher understand the meaning of Barakallahu Feek we have to divide it into three parts, like we did in the pronunciations section.
- Baraka means blessings or to be blessed.
- Allahu means Allah, and in this phrase, Allah is the verb. The person saying Barakallahu Feek is asking Allah to send Barakah upon you.
- The last word, Feek or Feekum, means to you or in you.
Different variations of Barakallahu Feek
Barakallahu Feek can be written with the following variations.
- Barakallahu feek: بَارَكَ اللَّهُ فِيكَ
- Barak Allahu feek: بَارَكَ اللَّهُ فِيكَ
- Barakallahu fik: بَارَكَ اللَّهُ فِكَ
- Barakallahu feekum: بَارَكَ اللَّهُ فِيكُمْ
- Barakallahu fiikum: بَارَكَ اللَّهُ فِيكُمْ
Barakallahu Feek in Hadith
Hadith: It was narrated that Al-Hasan said: “Aqil bin Abi Talib married a woman from Banu Jusham, and it was said to him: ‘May you live in harmony and have many sons.’ He said: ‘Say what the Messenger of Allah said: Barak Allahu fikum, wa baraka lakum. (May Allah bless you and bestow blessings upon you.)'” —Sunan an-Nasa’i 3371
In this Hadith, we can see that Aqil bin Abi Talin (RA) advised the person to say Barakallahu Fikum, who was congratulating him on his wedding. He said that Barakallahu Fikum is following the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and this is what he would have said. Here is the dua for marriage and dua for getting pregnant.
How to use Barakallahu Feek in a sentence?
When a Muslim has progressed in life, you must say Barakallahu Feek to hum. This Arabic phrase can be said on almost every occasion of joy.
- Your sister gets married, say Barakallahu Feek.
- Your brother gets a new job, say Barakallahu Feek
- Your friend has started a new business; congratulate him by saying Barakallahu Feek.
- Others
What is the reply of Barakallahu Feek?
The person who is congratulating you for anything should be treated with equal love and respect. The best reply to ‘Barakallahu Feek’ is to say Jazakallah Khairn, which means May Allah reward you.
Wrap Up
We have discussed the meaning and benefits of saying Barakallahu Feek to anyone. We have also written it in Arabic and English and made a separate heading on how to pronounce Barakallahu Feek.
We hope you will find this guide useful and will share it with other Muslims.
What else should you know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.