If Forgot to Say Bismillah, Arabic, Meaning and When to Say It

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ فِي أَوَّلِهِ وَآخِرِهِ

Bismillahi fi awwalihi wa akhirih

In the name of Allah at its beginning and its end.

Source

Abu Dawud

Category

Food

When to Recite

Food time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I say If Forgot to Say Bismillah?

If Forgot to Say Bismillah is a food dua. Recite it during your food routine or whenever you need this supplication.

What is the source of If Forgot to Say Bismillah?

This dua is narrated in Abu Dawud.

What does If Forgot to Say Bismillah mean?

In the name of Allah at its beginning and its end.

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