SahihHR. Abu Dawud 3767
Dua Before Eating
Read by the child before eating or drinking. If forgotten at the start, say 'Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu'.
Written by Tim Baby Mo
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Transliteration
Bismillah
Meaning
In the name of Allah.
Source: HR. Abu Dawud 3767
- Source
- HR. Abu Dawud 3767
- Recommended ages
- 2–8
- Situations
- makanminum
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