When Forgetting Bismillah
بسم اللہ بھول جانے پر
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ
Urdu Translation
اللہ کے نام سے اس کے پہلے اور آخر میں
Transliteration
Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirah
English Translation
In the name of Allah, in its beginning and end.
📚 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 When Forgetting Bismillah mean in English?
In the name of Allah, in its beginning and end.
Where is When Forgetting Bismillah 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 When Forgetting Bismillah 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.