🔹 What Does “Bismillah” Mean?
- It means: "In the name of Allah"
- It invokes divine blessing and guidance for the action.
🔹 Evidence from the Sunnah:
📘 The Prophet ﷺ said:
“When any one of you eats, let him mention the name of Allah. If he forgets, let him say:
‘Bismillah awwalahu wa akhirahu’.”
📍 (Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud)
🔹 Benefits of This Sunnah:
- Shields food from Shaytān 🛡️
- Increases barakah (blessing) 🍲
- Reminds us that sustenance is from Allah ﷻ
- Cultivates spiritual mindfulness in everyday life
📌 How to Apply It:
- Teach children early
- Place a visual reminder in the kitchen or dining area
- Don’t skip it—even if eating alone
📝 Conclusion:
Saying “Bismillah” before eating is a simple, cost-free sunnah that transforms an everyday habit into a spiritual act. A small phrase, big rewards.
About Fundación Centro Educativo de Panamá
Estos contenidos han sido elaborados, supervisados y verificados por un equipo de eruditos islámicos (Ulama) de la Fundación Centro Educativo de Panamá, con el propósito de fomentar la difusión del Conocimiento Divino.
These posts have been prepared, supervised, and verified by a team of Islamic scholars (Ulama) from Fundacion Centro Educativo de Panama, with the aim of promoting the dissemination of Divine Knowledge.