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Before eating

"In the name of Allah."

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ

TransliterationBismillāh

Translation

In the name of Allah.

When to recite

Before any meal or drink. If forgotten at the start: 'Bismillāhi awwalahu wa ākhirah.'

Reference

SourceSahih al-Bukhari 5376, Sunan at-Tirmidhi 1858

GradingSahih al-Bukhari

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Frequently asked

When should you recite "Before eating"?

Before any meal or drink. If forgotten at the start: 'Bismillāhi awwalahu wa ākhirah.'

What is the source of "Before eating"?

This dua is narrated from Sahih al-Bukhari 5376, Sunan at-Tirmidhi 1858 and is graded Sahih al-Bukhari.

What does "Before eating" mean in English?

In the name of Allah. — This is the English translation of the Arabic supplication. Transliteration: Bismillāh.

What is the transliteration of "Before eating"?

The transliteration is: Bismillāh. This helps non-Arabic speakers pronounce the dua correctly while learning the Arabic text.