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Bismillah - In the Name of Allah

Al-Fatihah (The Opening) · Chapter 1, Verse 1 of 7

The Bismillah - the opening of Surah Al-Fatihah, recited before every action in Islam.

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

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Questions about this verse

What is Bismillah?
Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Raheem means "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful." It is the first verse of Surah Al-Fatihah and is recited before beginning any important action.
When do Muslims say Bismillah?
Muslims say Bismillah before eating, drinking, starting work, entering the home, before reciting the Quran, and at the start of any important action. It acknowledges Allah's blessing and permission.