500. Before Meal Dua
Before Meal Dua in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ فِي أَوَّلِهِ وَآخِرِهِ
Before Meal Dua English Transliteration
Bismillahi fi-awwalihi wa akhirihi
Before Meal Dua English Translation
In the name of Allah, in the beginning and in the end.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبَانَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ الدَّسْتَوَائِيُّ، عَنْ بُدَيْلِ بْنِ مَيْسَرَةَ الْعُقَيْلِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُبَيْدِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ كُلْثُومٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِذَا أَكَلَ أَحَدُكُمْ طَعَامًا فَلْيَقُلْ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ فَإِنْ نَسِيَ فِي أَوَّلِهِ فَلْيَقُلْ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ فِي أَوَّلِهِ وَآخِرِهِ " .
Narrated Umm Kulthum: From 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "When one of you eats food, then let him say: 'Bismillah.' If he forgets in the beginning, then let him say: 'Bismillah Fi Awwalihi Wa Akhirih (In the Name of Allah in its beginning and its end.)" [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 1858]
Benefits of Dua for Forgiveness & Seeking Mercy (Surah Araf)
This before meal dua, Bismillahi fi-awwalihi wa akhirihi, brings Barakah to your food, follows the Sunnah, and helps you remember Allah’s name at the start and end of every meal.
- Saying Bismillahi fi-awwalihi wa akhirihi brings Barakah and mercy 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 fi-awwalihi wa akhirihi, brings Barakah to your food, follows the Sunnah, 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 it as soon as you remember for Barakah.
- When teaching kids about Islamic dua, use this before meal dua at every meal time.
- At family meals, remind everyone to recite the before meal dua for unity and blessings.
- After taking a bite without dua, quietly say the before meal dua for more Barakah.
- When eating with friends, encourage them to say the before meal dua for good Amal.
How to perform Before Meal Dua
Saying the before meal dua brings Barakah to your food and reminds you to thank Allah for every bite. This simple islamic dua is easy for all Muslims to say and helps keep your heart close to Allah’s mercy.
- Start by washing your hands and then softly say the before meal dua with Iman.
- When you sit for food, remember to say Bismillahi fi-awwalihi wa akhirihi for Barakah.
- If you forget at first, recite the before meal dua as soon as you remember during eating.
- Teach your kids this masnoon dua so they learn to thank Allah before every meal.
- After finishing, make a small zikr allah to show thanks for the food and ask for more Barakah.
Summary
The before meal dua Bismillahi fi-awwalihi wa akhirihi is a masnoon dua that muslims say to start and end eating with Allah’s name. This islamic dua brings Barakah to food and reminds us to thank Allah for every meal. It is easy for all ages to say and remember.
Using this before meal dua keeps our Amal clean and helps us follow the sunnah. It is a muslim prayer that brings peace and makes eating an act of Iman. Saying this dua in islam is a simple way to show gratitude and get blessing in every bite.