Khana Khane Ki Dua: Before and After Eating Dua in Arabic with Urdu Tarjuma

khana khane ki dua is one of the first duas every Muslim child learns, because eating is something we do several times a day. On this page you will find the Sunnah dua before eating, the dua to say if you forget, and the dua after eating, each in Arabic with Roman Urdu, Urdu tarjuma and English meaning. People also search for it as “khane ki dua”, “khana khane se pehle ki dua” or “dua before eating”.

Khana Khane Ki Dua in Arabic (Before Eating)

The Sunnah khana khane ki dua before eating is short and simple: say Bismillah. Use the button below to copy the Arabic text.

If you forget to say Bismillah at the start and remember during the meal, say this instead:

Khane Ke Baad Ki Dua in Arabic (After Eating)

After finishing the meal, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to praise Allah. One authentic wording, recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari, is:

Even a simple “Alhamdulillah” after eating is a form of thanks that pleases Allah, as explained in the source section below.

Khana Khane Ki Dua in Roman Urdu

If you cannot read Arabic yet, this Roman Urdu version of khana khane ki dua and the dua after eating will help you pronounce each word correctly:

• Before eating: Bismillah
• If you forgot at the start: Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu
• After eating: Alhamdu lillahi kaseeran tayyiban mubarakan feeh, ghaira makfiyyin wa la muwadda’in wa la mustaghnan anhu Rabbana

Read slowly at first. Once the words feel natural, try reading directly from the Arabic text above.

Urdu Tarjuma

Here is the Urdu translation of each dua:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ: اللہ کے نام سے۔

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ: اللہ کے نام سے، اس کے شروع میں بھی اور اس کے آخر میں بھی۔

کھانے کے بعد کی دعا: تمام تعریف اللہ کے لیے ہے، بہت زیادہ، پاکیزہ اور بابرکت تعریف۔ اے ہمارے رب! نہ یہ (تعریف) کافی سمجھ کر ختم کی گئی ہے، نہ ہمیشہ کے لیے چھوڑی گئی ہے، اور نہ ہم اس سے بے نیاز ہیں۔

English Meaning and Word by Word

Bismillah means “In the name of Allah”. By saying it, you begin your meal with the remembrance of the One who provided it.

Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu means “In the name of Allah, at its beginning and at its end”.

• Bismillahi – in the name of Allah
• awwalahu – at its beginning
• wa akhirahu – and at its end

The dua after eating means: “All praise is for Allah, abundant, good and blessed praise. It is not enough (to repay Him), nor is it bid farewell to, nor can we ever do without it, our Lord.”

• Alhamdu lillahi – all praise is for Allah
• kaseeran tayyiban mubarakan feeh – abundant, pure and blessed
• ghaira makfiyyin – never sufficient (to thank Him fully)
• wa la muwadda’in – and never abandoned
• wa la mustaghnan anhu Rabbana – and we are never free of need of it, our Lord

Source: Quran and Sahih Hadith

The Quran reminds believers to eat from good things and to be thankful: “O you who believe, eat from the good things We have provided for you and be grateful to Allah, if it is Him you worship” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:172). It also says: “Eat and drink, but do not be excessive” (Surah Al-A’raf 7:31).

Umar ibn Abi Salamah said that the Prophet ﷺ told him as a boy: “Say the name of Allah, eat with your right hand, and eat from what is near you” (Sahih al-Bukhari 5376).

Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that if someone forgets to mention Allah’s name at the start, he should say “Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu” (Sunan Abi Dawud 3767).

Abu Umamah narrated that when the dining sheet was taken away, the Prophet ﷺ would say the dua after eating given above (Sahih al-Bukhari 5458). Anas ibn Malik narrated that Allah is pleased with a servant who eats something and praises Him for it (Sahih Muslim 2734).

When and How to Read Khana Khane Ki Dua

The best time for khana khane ki dua is right before the first bite. Say Bismillah clearly enough that you hear it yourself. Children learn quickest when parents say it out loud at the dinner table.

Together with the dua, follow these simple Sunnah manners of eating:

• Wash your hands before the meal.
• Say Bismillah before you start.
• Eat and drink with your right hand.
• Eat from the side of the plate nearest to you.
• Do not waste food and do not overeat.
• Praise Allah when you finish.

The same Bismillah is said before drinking water, tea or milk. If several people eat together, each person should say it for himself.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping it out of habit: many people remember only after a few bites. In that case, simply say Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu.
• Rushing the words: read each word properly rather than mumbling.
• Forgetting the dua after the meal: the meal is not complete without thanking Allah, even with one word, Alhamdulillah.
• Relying only on Roman Urdu: transliteration is a helpful start, but try to learn the Arabic from a teacher.

Teaching Khana Khane Ki Dua to Children

The hadith of Umar ibn Abi Salamah shows that the Prophet ﷺ taught table manners to a young boy kindly and simply. Parents can do the same: start with Bismillah, then add the dua after eating once the child is comfortable.

Make khana khane ki dua part of every family meal. Praise children when they remember, and gently remind them when they forget. A small chart on the fridge also works well.

کھانا کھانے کی دعا اردو ترجمہ کے ساتھ

کھانا کھانے کی دعا اس صفحے پر عربی متن، اردو ترجمہ اور رومن اردو کے ساتھ دی گئی ہے، اور ساتھ ہی کھانے کے بعد کی دعا بھی۔ عربی متن کاپی کرنے کے لیے اوپر دیا گیا بٹن استعمال کریں۔

FAQ

Khana khane ki dua kab parhni chahiye?

Read khana khane ki dua (Bismillah) just before you take the first bite or the first sip. Read the dua after eating once you have finished the meal.

Agar shuru mein Bismillah bhool jayein to kya karein?

As soon as you remember, say “Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu”, as taught in Sunan Abi Dawud 3767.

Kya sirf “Bismillah” kehna kafi hai?

Yes. The hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari 5376 only mentions saying the name of Allah, so “Bismillah” fulfils the Sunnah before eating.

Kya paani peene se pehle bhi Bismillah kehna chahiye?

Yes. Saying Bismillah before drinking and Alhamdulillah after it is part of the same good manners.

کھانا کھانے کی دعا کب پڑھنی چاہیے؟
کھانا شروع کرنے سے پہلے بسم اللہ پڑھیں، اور اگر بھول جائیں تو یاد آنے پر بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ پڑھیں۔ کھانا ختم ہونے پر اللہ کا شکر ادا کریں۔

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