Daily Life

Before Eating

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 5376

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ

Transliteration

Bismillah

Translation

In the name of Allah.

What this dua means

It puts the meal under Allah's name and blessing.

When to read it

Say it before you start eating or drinking.

Its virtue

It brings blessing to the food and keeps Shaytan from sharing it.