Hello! Bismillah before eating is one of the important topics in Islam. There's a lot of discussion about that. Some examples are the meaning of Bismillah before eating, hadith about Bismillah before eating, the benefits of saying Bismillah before eating, solutions if you forget to say Bismillah before eating, and so on. I think that's one of the reasons you opened this article. If that's true, congratulations! You are opening the right article. That's what I will explain in this article. So, you have to read it till the end!
Meaning of Bismillah Before Eating
The first thing about saying Bismillah before eating that I will explain now is the meaning of Bismillah before eating. I want you to understand that first before you read more explanations in this article because that is the basic thing about Bismillah before eating that you should understand well.
In several previous articles, I have explained that Bismillah (بِسْمِ اللهِ) is a sacred sentence in Islam. Literally, there are three words in the sentence:
- Bi (بِ). The meaning is "With".
- Ismi (اسْمِ). The meaning is "Name".
- Allahi (اللهِ). The meaning is "Allah".
So, literally, the meaning of Bismillah (بِسْمِ اللهِ) is "In the name of Allah". The meaning of the sentence will change if we say it before doing something. The meaning of this sentence changes because if we say it before doing something, we are asking Allah for help and blessings.
In short, if we say Bismillah (بِسْمِ اللهِ) before eating, then the meaning of the sentence is "In the name of Allah, I will eat." We say these sentences in the hope that Allah will help us, protect us during and after eating, and make our meal a healthy and blessed meal.
That is a brief explanation of the meaning of Bismillah before eating. As Muslims, we must understand that.
Hadith About Bismillah Before Eating
The second thing about saying Bismillah before eating that I will explain now is the hadith about Bismillah before eating. I want you to understand that now because it is the basic argument in the discussion about Bismillah before eating that you must understand well.
If you want to know the hadith about Bismillah before eating, pay attention to the hadith below!
عَنْ عَبْدِ اللهِ بِنْ عَمْرُو بِنْ الْعَاصِ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُمَا عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَقُوْلُ فِيْ الطَّعَامِ إِذَا قُرِّبَ إِلَيْهِ : اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيْمَا رَزَقْتَنَا , وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ , بِسْمِ اللهِ
From Abdullah bin Amru bin al-Ash radliyallahu anhuma, from the Prophet (Muhammad) sallallahu alaihi wa sallam, that if food has been brought near to him, then he prayed, "O our Lord! Give us blessings in the sustenance you have given us, keep us from the torments of Hell, in the name of Allah."
In general, the hadith above explains the prayer before eating taught by the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa sallam. In this prayer there is the sentence Bismillah.
That is a brief explanation of the hadith about Bismillah before eating. As Muslims, we must understand that.
Do We Have to Say Bismillah Before Eating?
The third thing about saying Bismillah before eating that I will explain now is "Do we have to say Bismillah before eating?". I want you to understand that now because it is one of the important questions about Bismillah before meals that is not well understood by some Muslims.
If you read some of the Islamic legal literature regarding eating, you will not find an explanation about having to say Bismillah before eating. The reason is that saying this sentence before eating is sunnah or recommended. If we say this sentence before eating, we will get a reward. But if we do not say these words, we will not sin. This is all the exact opposite of the meaning of necessity: necessity is obligation.
That's a brief explanation about "do we have to say Bismillah before eating?". As Muslims, we must understand that.
Did the Prophet Muhammad Say Bismillah Before Eating?
The fourth thing about saying Bismillah before eating that I will explain now is "Did the Prophet Muhammad say Bismillah before eating?". I want you to understand that now because it is one of the important questions about the main topic in this discussion.
I would like you to pay attention to the hadith I have quoted above again. The hadith above explains that the Prophet Muhammad said a prayer before eating. In this prayer there is the sentence Bismillah.
So, if you ask me, “Did the Prophet Muhammad say Bismillah before eating?”, the answer is “Yes. He said "Bismillah" before eating.”
That's a brief explanation of "Did the Prophet Muhammad say Bismillah before eating?". As Muslims, we must understand that.
Benefits of Saying Bismillah Before Eating
The fifth thing about saying Bismillah before eating that I will explain now is the benefits of saying Bismillah before eating. I want you to understand all that now so that you understand the benefits you will get if you recite Bismillah before eating.
In general, there are three benefits of saying Bismillah before eating:
- We will get a reward because we have done the sunnah before eating.
- We have done something that the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa sallam once did. That is proof of our loyalty to him.
- The food we eat will be a blessing because we have said Bismillah before eating. I'll explain a little about that in a few paragraphs below.
That's a brief explanation of "the benefits of saying Bismillah before eating". As Muslims, we must understand that.
What Happens If You Don't Say Bismillah Before Eating?
The sixth thing about saying Bismillah before eating that I will explain now is "What happens if you don't say Bismillah before eating?". I want you to understand that now because it is one of the questions some Muslims ask about Bismillah before eating that you should understand the answer to very well.
If you want to know what happens if you don't say Bismillah before eating, pay attention to the hadith below!
قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : كُلُّ أَمْرٍ ذِيْ بَالٍ لَا يُبْدَأُ بِاسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَانِ الرَّحِيْمِ فَهُوَ أَبْتَرُ
The Prophet (Muhammad) sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “All good activities that do not start by saying “Bismillahirrahmanirrahim (بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَانِ الرَّحِيْمِ)” will be cut off from blessings.
If you understand the hadith above, you can conclude that something that will happen if you don't say Bismillah before eating is that your food will not be a blessing.
That's a brief explanation of "What happens if you don't say Bismillah before eating?". As Muslims, we must understand that.
What Should We Say If We Forget to Say Bismillah Before Eating?
The seventh thing about saying Bismillah before eating that I will explain now is, "What should we say if we forget to say Bismillah before eating?". I want you to understand that now so you know what to say if you forget to say Bismillah before eating.
If you want to know what we should say if we forget to say Bismillah before eating, pay attention to the hadith below!
عَنْ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ الله عَنْهَا قَالَتْ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : إِذَا أَكَلَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَذْكُرِ اسْمَ اللهِ تَعَالَى فِيْ أَوَّلِهِ , فَإِنْ نَسِيَ أَنْ يَذْكُرَ اسْمَ اللهِ تَعَالَى فِيْ أَوَّلِهِ فَلْيَقُلْ : بِسْمِ اللهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ
From Aisha radliyallahu anha, she said, "The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, "If any of you eat, then he should say the name of Allah Taala in the beginning. If he forgets to say the name of Allah Ta'ala at the beginning, then he should say, "In the name of Allah” at the beginning and at the end."
If you understand the hadith above, you can conclude that something we should say if we forget to say Bismillah before eating is بِسْمِ اللهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ (In the name of Allah at the beginning and at the end).
That's a brief explanation of "What should we say if we forget to say Bismillah before eating?". As Muslims, we must understand that.
Is It Sunnah to Say Bismillah Before Eating?
The eighth thing about saying Bismillah before eating that I will explain now is "Is it Sunnah to say Bismillah before eating?". I want you to understand that now so that you understand whether saying Bismillah before eating is Sunnah or not.
If you understand all the things I have explained previously, you can certainly answer the question we are discussing now. But if you are still unsure about answering, okay, no problem! The answer is “Yes. Saying Bismillah before eating is Sunnah.” Muslims are strongly advised to say Bismillah before eating.
That is a brief explanation of "Is it Sunnah to say Bismillah before eating?". As Muslims, we must understand that.
Do Muslims Always Say Bismillah Before Eating?
The ninth thing about saying Bismillah before eating which I will explain now is "Do Muslims always say Bismillah before eating?". You should understand that now because it is one of the important questions about the main topic in this discussion.
Honestly, it is very difficult to answer that question. I admit that there are some Muslims who are very obedient to the teachings of Islam, including saying Bismillah before eating. But there are also some Muslims who are not very obedient to Islamic teachings.
So, if you ask me, "Do Muslims always say Bismillah before eating?", the answer is as follows:
- There are some Muslims who always say Bismillah before eating.
- There are some Muslims who may not say Bismillah before eating.
That's a brief explanation about "Do Muslims always say Bismillah before eating?". As Muslims, we must understand that.
How to Say Bismillah Before Eating?
The tenth thing about saying Bismillah before eating which I will explain now is "How to say Bismillah before eating?". I want you to understand that now so you know how to say Bismillah before eating really well.
One important thing I want to say here is that Bismillah which is said before eating is part of the prayer before eating as explained in the hadith I have quoted previously. But there are some Muslims who only say Bismillah before eating without saying a complete prayer before eating.
So, there are three ways to say Bismillah before eating:
- You can say Bismillah as well as a complete prayer before eating: َاللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيْمَا رَزَقْتَنَا , وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ , بِسْمِ اللهِ
- You can just say Bismillah before eating: بِسْمِ اللهِ
- You can say Bismillahirrahmanirrahim before eating: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَانِ الرَّحِيْمِ
- If you forget to say Bismillah before eating, you can say the following sentence after you remember: بِسْمِ اللهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ
That's a brief explanation of "How to say Bismillah before eating?". As Muslims, we must understand that.
Do You Say Bismillah Before Eating Haram?
The eleventh thing about saying Bismillah before eating which I will explain now is "Do you say Bismillah before eating haram?". I want you to understand that now so that you understand whether it is permissible to say Bismillah before eating haram or not.
One thing you have to understand is that saying Bismillah or prayer before eating is sunnah if the food we are going to eat is halal. The main goal is so that we can do something that was recommended by the Prophet Muhammad and so that Allah makes the food we eat a blessing. The main point is before eating halal.
If Bismillah or prayer before eating is said before eating haram food, then Bismillah or prayer will not be able to change haram food into halal food. So, even if someone says these sentences before eating haram food, the haram food will not be a halal food. Haram food is haram food.
So, if you ask me, “Do you say Bismillah before eating haram?”, the answer is “No. In fact, Muslims are strictly prohibited from eating haram food."
That's a brief explanation of "Do you say Bismillah before eating haram?". As Muslims, we must understand that.
That's a brief explanation about Bismillah before eating and some important things about it. Do you understand? If you have any questions, please ask!
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