Dua If You Forget Bismillah
The dua If You Forget Bismillah in Arabic, with transliteration, English meaning and its source — plus a free image to save and share.
The dua If You Forget Bismillah is “Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu.” — In the name of Allah, at its beginning and at its end. (Sunan Abi Dawud 3767).
If you forget Bismillah at the start
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ
Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu.
In the name of Allah, at its beginning and at its end.
Sunnah manners
- Say Bismillah, eat with your right hand and eat from what is in front of you. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5376)
- Never criticise food — eat it if you like it, and leave it if you don't. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5409)
- Mention Allah when you enter your home and when you eat. (Sahih Muslim 2018)
More duas: Eating & drinking
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua If You Forget Bismillah?
“Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu.” — In the name of Allah, at its beginning and at its end. (Sunan Abi Dawud 3767).
Where does this dua come from?
It comes from Sunan Abi Dawud 3767. Tap the reference on this page to read it on Sunnah.com.
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