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.