786

786 is a natural number that comes after 785 and before 787. In mathematics, it is an even composite number with prime factorization 2 × 3 × 131.

Its positive divisors are 1, 2, 3, 6, 131, 262, 393, and 786, giving a total of 8 divisors. The sum of its proper divisors is 798, which is greater than 786, so 786 is an abundant number. In base 2, 786 is written as 1100001010, and in hexadecimal it is 0x312.

Cultural significance and symbolism are associated with the number 786 in some communities. In parts of South Asia, 786 is commonly used as a numerical substitute for the phrase Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim, based on abjad numerology that assigns numerical values to Arabic letters. This practice is widespread in everyday signs, jewelry, and informal inscriptions. However, there is no canonical basis in Islamic scripture for equating 786 with the phrase, and scholars describe the association as a folk belief rather than a doctrinal requirement.

As a calendar year, 786 refers to the year 786 CE in the Gregorian/Julian timeline (corresponding to a historical era in the early medieval period). It may appear in historical records or discussions of events from that period, but the year itself is a point on the historical timeline rather than a concept with intrinsic meaning beyond its temporal position.