Before Eating
کھانے سے پہلے
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Urdu Translation
اللہ کے نام سے
Transliteration
Bismillah
English Translation
In the name of Allah.
📚 Source: Abu Dawud 3/3742, Tirmidhi 5/517
About food duas
Supplications said around eating and drinking: before starting, after finishing, and in a few specific situations such as being a guest.
They are said at the matching moment: before the first bite or sip, after the meal, or when the particular situation arises.
About the source
It is also cited from a Sunan or Musnad collection. Those books contain narrations of different strengths, and this page does not assign a grade to this specific narration, so check a graded edition or ask a scholar if you need one.
Translations are provided for understanding. For the ruling or recommended timing of any dua, consult a qualified scholar. See our sources and methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What does Before Eating mean in English?
In the name of Allah.
Where is Before Eating reported from?
The reference given for this dua is Abu Dawud 3/3742, Tirmidhi 5/517. It is also cited from a Sunan or Musnad collection. Those books contain narrations of different strengths, and this page does not assign a grade to this specific narration, so check a graded edition or ask a scholar if you need one.
When is Before Eating recited?
This dua belongs to the food group of supplications. They are said at the matching moment: before the first bite or sip, after the meal, or when the particular situation arises.