Daily LifeProphet's Duas

Dua Before Eating — Bismillah

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 3767

((إِذَاأَكَلَأَحَدُكُمْطَعَاماًفَلْيَقُلْبِسْمِاللَّهِ،فَإِنْنَسِيَفِيأَوَّلِهِفَلْيَقُلْبسمِاللَّهِفِيأَوَّلِهِوَآخِرِهِ)).

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Transliteration

Bismil-lah, wa awwalahu wa aakhirahu.

Translation

In the name of Allah, at its beginning and its end.

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his companions that when any of them is about to eat, he should say 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah). If one forgets to say it at the start, they should say it when they remember, at the beginning and the end of the meal.

Benefit

Saying 'Bismillah' invites Allah's blessing upon the food and protects it from Shaytan's interference, ensuring a blessed and wholesome meal.

When to Recite

Before starting any meal or drink.

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