Dua When Entering the Restroom

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.

Among the practices of the Prophet ﷺ was praising Allah for food after eating, and so by following his practice we are reminded to praise Allah and rewarded for implementing the Prophetic Sunnah ﷺ.