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Before eating
Quick answer
In the name of Allah.
When to recite
Recite this before eating. If you forget at the start, say bismillahi fi awwalihi wa akhirih (in the name of Allah (SWT) at its beginning and its end).
Verified wording
The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sunan Abi Dawud 3767 (sahih). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
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Transliteration
Bismillah.
Meaning in English
In the name of Allah.
Why this dua matters
If you forget at the start, say bismillahi fi awwalihi wa akhirih (in the name of Allah (SWT) at its beginning and its end).
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 3767 (sahih)
Common questions
What does Before eating mean?
In the name of Allah.
When should I recite Before eating?
Recite this before eating. If you forget at the start, say bismillahi fi awwalihi wa akhirih (in the name of Allah (SWT) at its beginning and its end).
What is the source for Before eating?
Sunan Abi Dawud 3767 (sahih).
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