From Hisn al-Muslim

On repaying a loan

Quick answer

May Allah bless you in your family and your wealth. The only reward for a loan is gratitude and repayment.

When to recite

The Prophet ﷺ said this to the man who had lent him money, at the time of repaying it. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sunan an-Nasa'i 4683 (hasan), Sunan Ibn Majah 2424 (hasan). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
بارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ فِي أَهْلِكَ وَمَالِكَ، إِنَّمَا جَزَاءُ السَّلَفِ الْحَمْدُ وَالأَدَاءُ
Transliteration

Barakallahu laka fi ahlika wa malik, innama jaza'us-salafil-hamdu wal-ada'.

Meaning in English

May Allah bless you in your family and your wealth. The only reward for a loan is gratitude and repayment.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said this to the man who had lent him money, at the time of repaying it.

Source: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4683 (hasan), Sunan Ibn Majah 2424 (hasan)
Common questions
What does On repaying a loan mean?

May Allah bless you in your family and your wealth. The only reward for a loan is gratitude and repayment.

When should I recite On repaying a loan?

The Prophet ﷺ said this to the man who had lent him money, at the time of repaying it. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for On repaying a loan?

Sunan an-Nasa'i 4683 (hasan), Sunan Ibn Majah 2424 (hasan).

Share this dua
On repaying a loan: Arabic, transliteration, and translation
Tap … to save to your photos or share anywhere else
Also useful for
Related authentic duas