499. Dua Before Eating (Bismillahi Awwalahu Wa Akhirahu)
And if he forgets to say 'Bismillaah', let him say -
Dua Before Eating in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ
Dua Before Eating English Transliteration
Bismillaahi 'awwalahu wa 'aakhirah
Dua Before Eating English Translation
In the name of Allah, in the beginning and in the end.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُؤَمَّلُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الدَّسْتَوَائِيَّ - عَنْ بُدَيْلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ، عَنِ امْرَأَةٍ، مِنْهُمْ يُقَالُ لَهَا أُمُّ كُلْثُومٍ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " إِذَا أَكَلَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَذْكُرِ اسْمَ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى فَإِنْ نَسِيَ أَنْ يَذْكُرَ اسْمَ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى فِي أَوَّلِهِ فَلْيَقُلْ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ " .
Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: When one of you eats, he should mention Allah's name; if he forgets to mention Allah's name at the beginning, he should say: "In the name of Allah at the beginning and at the end of it." [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 3767]
Benefits of Dua for Forgiveness and Strength in Hard Times (Surah Ali-Imran)
This before meal dua, Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu, brings Barakah and Rizq to your food, follows the Sunnah of eating, and helps you remember Allah’s name at the start and end of every meal.
- Saying Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu brings Barakah and Rizq to your meal.
- This eating dua is a sunnah and helps keep your heart thankful for food.
- Reciting this dua before meal teaches kids to follow the sunnah of eating.
- This prayer before meal is easy to say and brings blessings to every meal.
- Using this dua before eating keeps your Amal clean and your food blessed.
When to Recite Before Meal Dua
This before meal dua, Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu, brings Barakah and Rizq to your food, follows the Sunnah of eating, and helps you remember Allah’s name at the start and end of every meal.
- If you forget the before meal dua at first, say Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu after remembering.
- When teaching kids the sunnah of eating, use this before meal dua for every meal.
- At gatherings, remind everyone to say the before meal dua for Barakah and gratitude in Islam.
- After taking your first bite without dua, quietly say Bismillah in Arabic for blessings.
- When sharing food, encourage others to recite the before meal dua for more Rizq and unity.
How to perform Before Meal Dua
This before meal dua reminds us to start and end eating with Allah’s name, bringing Barakah and blessing to every bite. It is a simple sunnah of eating that keeps your heart full of gratitude in Islam.
- When you sit for food, say bismillah awwalahu wa akhirahu if you forgot at the start.
- If you remember after eating some bites, recite this dua before eating to fix your Amal.
- Teach your kids this eating dua so they learn the sunnah of eating and praise Allah always.
- At family meals, remind everyone to use this before meal dua for more rizq and blessing.
- Use this masnoon dua daily to keep your zikr allah strong and thank Allah for every meal.
Summary
The before meal dua Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu is a masnoon dua that muslims say if they forget to say Bismillah at the start of eating. This eating dua reminds us to praise Allah and show gratitude in islam for every bite. It is a sunnah of eating and brings Barakah to our rizq.
Saying this dua before eating or even in the middle helps keep our Amal pure and brings blessing to the meal. This islamic dua is easy to learn and helps muslims remember Allah in daily duas. It teaches us to start and end with Allah’s name for every meal.