Eating Duas (Before & After) – Sunnah Routine A to Z

Eating is not only a physical act — it’s also a moment of worship and gratitude in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us specific duas and etiquettes (Sunnahs) for both before and after eating, making it an act of barakah and remembrance.

In this guide, you’ll find:

• The duas before and after eating — in Arabic, transliteration, and English
• Proven Sunnah etiquettes while eating
• Easy to memorize and teach to kids
• Authentic hadith references for each practice
• A complete A to Z Sunnah routine for eating with spiritual consciousness

Dua When Food is Served

اَللّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيْمَا رَزَقْتَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

English Transliteration: Allahumma bārik lanā fīmā razaqtanā wa qinā ‘adhāban-nār

English Meaning: “O Allah, bless for us what You have provided us and save us from the punishment of the Fire.”

Dua Before Eating In Arabic (General)

بِسْمِ اللهِ وَبَرَكَةِ اللهِ

Dua Before Eating English Transliteration: Bismillahi Wala Barkatillah

English Meaning: “In the name of Allah.”

If You Forget to Say Bismillah

Arabic

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ

Transliteration: Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu

Meaning: “In the name of Allah, in its beginning and its end.”

Hadith: The Prophet ﷺ said:
“When one of you eats, let him mention the name of Allah. If he forgets, then let him say:
Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu.”
(Abu Dawood, Hasan Sahih)

Dua After Eating In Arabic

الْـحَمْـدُ للهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنِي وَسَقَانِي وَجَعَلَنِي مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ

Dua After Eating In English Transliteration: Alhamdulillāhi-lladhī aṭ‘amanī wa saqānī wa ja‘alanī min al-muslimīn

English Meaning: “All praise is for Allah who fed me, gave me drink, and made me from among the Muslims.”

Another Sunnah After-Eating Dua

Arabic

الْـحَمْـدُ للهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَكَفَانَا وَآوَانَا، فَكَمْ مِمَّنْ لَا كَافِيَ لَهُ وَلَا مُؤْوِيَ

Transliteration: Alhamdulillāhilladhī aṭ‘amanā wa saqānā wa kafānā wa āwānā, fakam mimman lā kāfiya lahu wa lā mu’wī

Meaning: “Praise be to Allah who fed us, gave us drink, sufficed us, and gave us shelter – how many have neither provider nor shelter!”

Hadith: Reported by Muslim in His Sahih.

Summary Table Of This Article And Other Eating & Drinking Duas

Situation	Arabic	Transliteration	Meaning
Before Eating (General)	بِسْمِ اللهِ وَبَرَكَةِ اللهِ	Bismillah	In the name of Allah
If Forgot to Say Bismillah	بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ	Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu	In the name of Allah, in its beginning and end
After Eating (General)	اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِيْ اَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مُسْلِمِيْنَ.	Al-ḥamdu lillāhi alladhī aṭ‘amanā wa saqānā wa ja‘alanā Muslimīn	“All praise is for Allah who fed us, gave us drink, and made us Muslims.”
Another After-Eating Dua	الْـحَمْـدُ للهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَكَفَانَا وَآوَانَا	Alhamdulillāhi-lladhī aṭ‘amanā wa saqānā wa kafānā wa āwānā…	Praise be to Allah who fed, provided, and sheltered us
After Drinking Milk	اَللّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيْهِ وَزِدْنَا مِنْهُ	Allahumma bārik lanā fīhi wa zidnā minhu	O Allah, bless it for us and increase it for us
After Drinking Water	الْـحَمْـدُ للهِ الَّذِي سَقَانَا عَذْبًا فُرَاتًا	Alhamdu lillāhil-ladhī saqānā ‘adhban furātan…	Praise to Allah for giving fresh, sweet water
After Eating Fruits	اَللّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فيْ ثَمَرِنَا. وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِيْ مَدِيْنَتِنَا. وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِيْ صَاعِنَا. وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِيْ مُدِّنَا.	Allahumma bārik lanā fī thamarinā, wa bārik lanā fī madīnatinā, wa bārik lanā fī sā‘inā, wa bārik lanā fī mudd-inā	O Allah, bless our fruits, bless our city, bless our measures (Sa‘), and bless our measures (Mudd).”
Dua for Guest After Eating at Their Home	اَللّٰهمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِيْمَا رَزَقْتَهُمْ، وَاغْفِرْ لَهُمْ وَارْحَمْهُمْ	Allahumma bārik lahum fīmā razaqtahum, waghfir lahum warḥamhum	“O Allah, bless them in what You have provided them, forgive them, and have mercy on them.”
After drinking the water, recite the dua	الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي سَقَانَا مَاءً عَذْبًا فُرَاتًا بِرَحْمَتِهِ، وَلَمْ يَجْعَلْهُ مِلْحًا أُجَاجًا بِذُنُوبِنَا	Al-ḥamdu lillāhi alladhī saqānā mā’an ‘adhban furātan biraḥmatih, wa lam yaj‘alhu milḥan ujājan bidhunūbinā	All praise is for Allah who gave us fresh, sweet water by His mercy and did not make it salty and bitter due to our sins.
When Invited to a Meal (Du’a for Host)	«اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِيمَا رَزَقْتَهُم، وَاغْفِرْ لَهُمْ وَارْحَمْهُمْ»	Allāhumma bārik lahum fīmā razaqtahum, waghfir lahum warḥamhum	O Allah, bless them in what You have provided them, forgive them, and have mercy on them.