Daily Life

Dua Before Eating

Recite before starting a meal

بِسْمِ ٱللَّه

Bismillah

In the name of Allah.

Benefit and Reflection

If you forget at the start, say 'Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu' when you remember. Eating without it allows shaytan to share in the meal.

Reference: Sahih Muslim 2017

Dua Before Sleeping

In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.

Dua Upon Waking Up

All praise is for Allah, who gave us life after taking it, and to Him is the resurrection.

Dua After Eating

All praise is for Allah, who fed me this and provided it for me without any might or power on my part.

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O Allah, I seek Your guidance through Your knowledge and I seek Your power through Your might, and I ask You from Your great bounty...