Dua Before Eating (Bismillah)
Use: Blessing food before you begin — and what to say if you forget
Also searched as: khana khane ki dua • dua before eating
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، فَإِنْ نَسِيَ فَلْيَقُلْ: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ
Bismillah. If forgotten at the start: Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirah.
In the name of Allah. (If forgotten: In the name of Allah, in its beginning and its end.)
Before eating or drinking • Once
Keeps Satan from sharing the meal; the catch-up wording repairs a forgotten start.
📚 Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi • Grade: Hasan
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua Before Eating (Bismillah)?
Before eating or drinking. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua Before Eating (Bismillah)?
Keeps Satan from sharing the meal; the catch-up wording repairs a forgotten start.
Where is Dua Before Eating (Bismillah) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.