If you forget Bismillah

 Sometimes we’re so hungry that we dive straight into our meal and only remember midway that we forgot to say Bismillah. Even in that moment, Allah’s mercy leaves the door open — the Prophet ﷺ taught us a way to still earn barakah and keep Shaytan away.

🍞  Dua When Forgetting to Say Bismillah

Arabic:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ فِي أَوَّلِهِ وَآخِرِهِ

Transliteration:

Bismillāhi fī awwalihi wa ākhirihi

Translation:

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

Source:

(Tirmidhi, 1858)

Virtue:

The Prophet ﷺ said: “When one of you forgets to say Bismillah before eating, let him say Bismillāhi fī awwalihi wa ākhirihi.” When he does, Shaytan vomits what he had eaten with him. (Ahmad, Abu Dawood)

Explanation:

This dua shows how generous Allah is — even if we forget, He gives us a chance to correct it. Saying this brings back the barakah of the meal and turns our forgetfulness into remembrance. Islam isn’t about perfection, but about returning to Allah — even in small moments like this.