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BismillahirRahmanirRahim

BismillahirRahmanirRahim, often written as Bismillāhir-Raḥmānir-Raḥīm, is the transliteration of the Arabic phrase بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ. It translates to “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.” The expression is commonly referred to as the Basmalah and is widely used in Islamic practice to invoke blessing and protection before beginning an action.

In the Qur’an, the Basmalah is the opening formula of most Surahs, appearing at the start of

Daily usage extends beyond religious recitation. Muslims may begin meals, travel, business transactions, or letters with

Scholarly discussions sometimes address whether the Basmalah is considered a separate Qur’anic verse or a prelude

all
chapters
except
Surah
At-Tawbah
(the
ninth
chapter).
When
read
aloud,
it
is
often
treated
as
a
separate
phrase
rather
than
as
a
part
of
the
Surah’s
verses.
Theologically,
it
emphasizes
God’s
mercy
and
benevolence,
and
it
is
frequently
recited
by
Muslims
as
they
undertake
daily
tasks,
prayers,
or
acts
of
writing
and
speech.
the
Basmalah,
placing
it
at
the
head
of
documents
and
artistic
works
as
a
sign
of
faith
and
blessing.
In
addition
to
its
liturgical
function,
the
Basmalah
appears
in
Islamic
calligraphy,
art,
and
architecture
as
a
decorative
and
symbolic
motif.
Variants
of
transliteration
and
minor
stylistic
differences
exist,
but
the
core
meaning
remains
constant.
to
the
text,
yet
it
is
universally
recognized
as
a
central
expression
of
faith
and
a
common
cultural
motif
in
the
Muslim
world.