WHAT IS BISMILLAH?
A verse in the Holy Qur’an says,
“In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.”
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
- The first verse of the Holy Qur’an.
- This verse appears 114 times in the Qur’an.
- It’s a way to remember Allah (Dhikr).
- This is a common word among the Muslim community.
- Despite the fact that it encompasses all of these characteristics, the Basmala is much more than a phrase.
- True, Muslims nowadays say that when they are about to do almost anything – sometimes it appears that it has just become a habit, which can be dangerous.
- When we repeat a sentence again and over, it can lose its meaning and become nothing more than a string of letters and numbers.
MEANING OF BISMILLAH:
Let us first learn the English translation of Bismillah before learning the meaning and back of the word.
“In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Beneficent.”
(bi-smi llh) is an Arabic term that means “in the name of God,” which is the first word in the Qur’an.
But the deeper meaning of bismillah al rahman al rahim is that we seek God’s help and desire His guidance in whatever we do.
When we say “in the name of God,” we mean “when I begin doing something and begin with the remembrance of God, seeking His blessings.”
Ar-Rahman: It is one of God’s names, and its meaning is that God is showered with enormous mercy, which extends to all mankind (the believer and the unbeliever).
Al-Rahim: One of God’s names, implying that he bestows mercy on anyone he chooses from among the believers.
WORD TO WORD MEANING OF BISMILLAH:
The Basmala (Arabic: basmalah; also known by its incipit Bi-smi llh;, “In the name of Allah”, or Tasmiyah) is the Islamic phrase “In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful” (Arabic: bi-smi llhi r-ramni r-rami). It is one of Islam’s most essential expressions, and Muslims use it mostly before beginning “good deeds” (such as daily prayer) and most daily actions.
It appears in the preamble of over half of the constitutions of countries where Islam is the official religion or where more than half of the population practices Islam, including Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Pakistan, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Pronunciation of Bismillah:
CONCEPT OF SAYING Bismillah Rahman Rahim in Islam:
Bismillah or tasmiyah is the Islamic prayer phrase Bism Allah al-Rahman al-Rahim, which means “In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate.”
This is the supplication that the Quran first delivered. It appears at the beginning of every Quranic surah (chapter) except the ninth, which has a textual issue, and is frequently recited by Muslims to invoke God’s blessings for noteworthy deeds. The bismillah must always come before legally obligatory or recommended activity in all official documents and transactions. It is necessary to say it before engaging in certain daily activities, such as eating.
SUPERIORITY (BENEFITS) OF BISMILLAH:
You can express your genuine thankfulness to Allah by chanting Bismillah Rahman Rahim. It’s a good reminder to remember Allah in all we do. So, utter these lovely words as often as you can and witness the benefits for yourself.
Reason for saying Bismillah before eating:
“Before you eat, say ‘Bismillah,'” Allah’s Messenger, Prophet Muhammad, said (in meaning).
If you don’t say it at the beginning, read it right away,
Say:
“Bismillah fi awwalihi wa akhirah,”
Start and end your food in Allah’s name.
In order to seek Allah’s blessings:
Say Bismillah to Allah’s blessings. We normally recite Bismillah before doing anything.
We pray for Allah’s blessings and remind ourselves that all we do is in response to Allah’s mandate. As a result, as we say Bismillah before beginning our meal, we ask Allah to bless us with barakah in rizq.
Invoking Allah for assistance:
When you say Bismillah, you’re asking Allah for help. Humans require a variety of forms of assistance:
When they’re sick, they want medical help; when they’re confused, they want answers; and when they’re lost, they want directions. In the same way, if you’re hungry, you don’t need protection; you need food.
Jinn protection:
By chanting Bismillah, the malevolent jinn is also kept away from our rizq. Saying Bismillah when you open or close a window, for example, will keep the evil jinn out.
It encourages good intentions:
By saying Bismillah Rahman Rahim with intention and purpose, you become conscious of your deeds.It serves as a reminder to finish your work with honorable intentions for Allah, who will reward you later.For example, you may be taking food for Allah’s sake in order to maintain sufficient stamina to accomplish good deeds like as prayer.
When getting dressed with the intention of concealing your ‘awrah (illegal nakedness) for Allah’s sake.
As a result, the act becomes pleasurable on its own.
Encourages people to avoid engaging in sinful activities:
Making it a practice to recite bismillah before doing anything is a good moral compass that will keep you from making bad decisions. It will help you prevent sin; for example, contemplating Allah before you sin will make you think twice.
Saying Bismillah Rahman Rahim at Different Occasions:
- When You’re Leaving the House
- When Using the Bathroom
- Say Bismillah Rahman Rahim before Beginning a Meal
- When Slaughtering an Animal
CONCLUSION:
Bismillah is an essential term, and you must understand the meaning of bismillah al rahman al Rahim to be able to repeat it on your tongue and in your heart. There is no reason for you to repeat it now that you know what it means, how to write it, and what it means in English.Furthermore, it is necessary for you to say Bismillah before reciting any surah in the Qur’an.
