The phrase and its pronunciation
بِسْمِ اللَّهِBismillāh
In the name of God
Meaning
I begin seeking the help and blessing of God’s name.
When to say it
- Before eating and drinking.
- Before wudu, and entering or leaving.
- At the start of dua and any task.
How to reply
No special reply.
The evidence
بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِAu nom d’Allah, le Tout Miséricordieux, le Très Miséricordieux.
يَا غُلَامُ، سَمِّ اللَّهَ، وَكُلْ بِيَمِينِكَ، وَكُلْ مِمَّا يَلِيكَYoung man, mention God’s name, eat with your right hand, and eat from what is nearest to you.
Questions fréquentes
What if I forget at the start of a meal?
Say “Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirah.”
Les textes et traductions sont en cours de révision par des savants.