Food and drink azkar also include a dua specific to seeing the first fruits of the season, which the Prophet used to say asking for blessing in the fruit, the city, and provision, and would then give the fruit to the youngest child present.
Allahumma barik lana fi thamarina, wa barik lana fi madeenatina, wa barik lana fi sa'ina, wa barik lana fi muddina.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقوله إذا رأى أول الثمر، ثم يعطيه أصغر من يحضره من الولدان.
رواه مسلم 1373
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Meaning
O Allah, bless us in our fruit, bless us in our city, bless us in our sa' (measure), and bless us in our mudd (measure).
When to recite
Said upon seeing the first fruit of the season, before eating it.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Food & Drink Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What is said upon seeing the first fruit?
'O Allah, bless us in our fruit, bless us in our city, bless us in our sa', and bless us in our mudd.'
What did the Prophet do after saying this dua?
It is reported that after saying this dua, he would give the first fruit to the youngest child present.
Why are the sa' and mudd mentioned in this dua?
The sa' and mudd are measures people used for their staple food, so asking for blessing in them is asking for blessing in the very source of provision and sustenance.