We cited the hadith (O boy, say Bismillah) as evidence for the obligation, and it appears that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said Bismillah over the food; did the boy not hear that?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you. You cited the hadith Riyad as-Salihin 739 as evidence for the obligation.
The Shaykh : Yes
The questioner : It appears that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said Bismillah, Mighty and Majestic, over the food, and yet he ordered... the recitation of the name.
The Shaykh : Perhaps he did not hear it.
The questioner : Meaning, he did not raise his voice.
The Shaykh : Perhaps.
Mention Allah's Name
يا غلام سم اللهThe Shaykh : Yes
The questioner : It appears that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said Bismillah, Mighty and Majestic, over the food, and yet he ordered... the recitation of the name.
The Shaykh : Perhaps he did not hear it.
The questioner : Meaning, he did not raise his voice.
The Shaykh : Perhaps.