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Dua Before Eating

Jami` at-Tirmidhi

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى بَرَكَةِ اللَّهِ

Transliteration

Bismillahi wa 'ala barakatillah

Meaning

In the name of Allah and upon the blessings of Allah.

Context

This dua can be recited before starting a meal. The most common Sunnah is simply saying 'Bismillah'. If someone forgets to say Bismillah at the beginning of the meal and remembers while eating, they should say 'Bismillahi awwalihi wa akhirihi'.

Benefits

Reciting this dua before eating seeks Allah’s blessings in the food and reminds the believer that sustenance comes from Allah.

Categories

Food
Daily Sunnah

Tags

Eating
Bismillah
Barakah
Food Dua