"Allah’s Messenger said (Allah bless him and give him peace): 'Allah is surely well pleased with the servant’s eating and praising Him for the food, or drinking and praising Him for the drink'!”
The Words That Of Rasoolullah Said Before and After Eating
Ash-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyah - Hadith Reference: Ash-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyah 193
Hadith Text
"Allah's Messenger said (Allah bless him and give him peace): 'Allah is surely well pleased with the servant's eating and praising Him for the food, or drinking and praising Him for the drink'!"
Scholarly Commentary
This noble hadith reveals the profound connection between physical sustenance and spiritual gratitude. When the servant recognizes that all provisions come from Allah alone and expresses praise accordingly, this transforms mundane acts of eating and drinking into acts of worship.
The phrase "Allah is well pleased" indicates that such gratitude earns divine acceptance and pleasure. The specification of both eating and drinking demonstrates that all forms of consumption should be accompanied by remembrance of the Provider.
Scholars explain that praising Allah for sustenance includes saying "Bismillah" before partaking and "Alhamdulillah" afterward, acknowledging that every blessing originates from Allah's infinite mercy. This practice elevates the believer's consciousness and transforms daily nourishment into spiritual nourishment.
Practical Implementation
Before eating: Begin with "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah) to sanctify the act and seek blessings.
After eating: Conclude with "Alhamdulillah" (All praise is for Allah) to express gratitude for the sustenance provided.
This simple yet profound practice ensures that even our most basic physical needs become means of drawing closer to our Creator and earning His pleasure.