The Ruling on Saying the Name of Allah When Eating and Entering the Restroom
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Question:
When beginning to eat food, is it sufficient to say "Bismillah"? Or is it better to say "Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim"?
Answer:
Yes, it is sufficient to say "Bismillah." "Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim" was not reported, neither when slaughtering, nor when eating, nor when performing wudu. One is only to suffice with saying "Bismillah"; that is what was reported. Yes, and when entering the restroom, one says "Bismillah"; that is what was reported.
When beginning to eat food, is it sufficient to say "Bismillah"? Or is it better to say "Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim"?
Answer:
Yes, it is sufficient to say "Bismillah." "Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim" was not reported, neither when slaughtering, nor when eating, nor when performing wudu. One is only to suffice with saying "Bismillah"; that is what was reported. Yes, and when entering the restroom, one says "Bismillah"; that is what was reported.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 9 — youtube.com (18:04)
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