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Du’as for Before and After Eating
Eating and drinking are essential to our lives and survival, but as Muslims, it’s important to remember that Allah (SWT) provided us with sustenance and the means for food and drink. It is recommended to recite du’as for before and after eating to show our appreciation and gratitude to Allah.
Anas ibn Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
“Allah is pleased with a servant who eats a meal and praises Him for it, and drinks a drink and praises Him for it.”
Hadith | Muslim, Tirmidhi
Du’as for Before Eating
Umar ibn Abi Salama narrates, “I was a young boy in the care of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and my hand would wander around the dish. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, ‘O boy, mention the name of Allah, eat with your right hand, and eat from what is in front of you.’ That became my eating habit thereafter.” [Hadith | Bukhari, Muslim]
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “When any one of you eats food, let him say ‘Bismillah’”
Bismillah
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
In the name of Allah
If you forget so say Bismillah before you eat, recite the following:
Bismillah fi awwalihi wa akhirihi
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ فِي أَوَّلِهِ وَآخِرِه
In the Name of Allah at the beginning and at the end.
Du’as for After Eating
You should recite this du’a after finishing a meal or drinking:
Alhamdulillahil-ladhi at’amana wa saqana, wa ja’alana minal muslimin
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ
Praise be to Allah who has provided us with food and drink and made us among those who submit to Him.
