Dua After Eating

When reading this Dua it is as though one has said Bismillah before one ate, and the Shaytan is prevented from partaking in the food.

When the Prophet ﷺ was presented food, he praised Allah and acknowledged the blessings given. He taught us to recite the Name of Allah at the beginning of every task or deed, including eating. In doing so we are following the Prophet’s Sunnah ﷺ.

Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) narrated: Whenever the Prophet ﷺ went to the lavatory, He used to say this Dua [Bukhari]. We should enter the toilet with our left foot first.