Dua

Dua Before Eating

Food & Drink

Reference: Sunan Abu Dawud 3767

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى بَرَكَةِ اللَّهِ

Transliteration

Bismillahi wa ala barakatillah.

English meaning

In the name of Allah, and upon the blessings of Allah.

When to recite

Before starting a meal

Benefits & virtues

Brings blessings to the food and protects from harm.

Sources, translations & corrections

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