Duas to recite before meals
O young boy, mention Allah's name, eat with your right hand, and eat from what is nearest to you.
In the name of Allah. O Allah, bless us in what You have provided us, protect us, and forgive us and have mercy upon us.
All praise is due to Allah, Who made water pure and did not make it salty and bitter by His mercy.
O Allah, bless it for us and increase us from it.
O Allah, bless this food for us and feed those who cannot have it.
In the name of Allah.
O Allah, feed those who fed me and give drink to those who gave me drink.
In the name of Allah. O Allah, bless us in it and feed us better than it.