Bismillah is the opening phrase of most chapters of the Quran, except for one chapter (Surah 9, Al-Bara'at or At-Tawbah) which begins directly with the statement "A declaration of immunity from Allah and His Messenger, to those of the idolaters with whom ye made a treaty" without the Bismillah.
The Bismillah phrase is "Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim" which translates to "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful". It is an important and commonly used phrase in Islamic culture, recited at the beginning of any important or sacred endeavor as an invocation of Allah's blessings and protection.
In addition to being at the beginning of most chapters of the Quran, the Bismillah phrase is also recited before many daily activities, such as before eating, before starting a journey, before reciting the Quran, and before beginning any significant task or undertaking. It serves as a reminder to Muslims that all actions should be done in the name of Allah, with gratitude for His mercy and grace.
It's worth noting that the Bismillah phrase is not considered a separate verse in the Quran, but rather a part of the first verse of each chapter (except Surah 9). However, here are some examples of verses in the Quran that mention the attributes of Allah, which are invoked in the Bismillah phrase:
"Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, Nor is there to Him any equivalent." (Surah Al-Ikhlas, 112:1-4)
"Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:255)
"And your Lord is the Forgiving, full of mercy. If He were to impose blame upon them for what they earned, He would have hastened for them the punishment. Rather, for them is an appointment from which they will never find an escape." (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:58)
"And to Allah belong the east and the west, so wherever you turn yourselves or your faces there is the Face of Allah. Surely! Allah is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:115)
These verses and many others in the Quran emphasize the various attributes and characteristics of Allah, which are invoked in the Bismillah phrase.
"And Allah invites to the Home of Peace and guides whom He wills to a straight path." (Surah Yunus, 10:25)
"And He is the All-Forgiving, the All-Loving, Lord of the Throne of Glory, Doer of what He wills." (Surah Ash-Shura, 42:34-35)
"And it is He who sends down rain from the sky, and We produce thereby the growth of all things. We produce from it greenery from which We produce grains arranged in layers. And from the palm trees - of its emerging fruit are clusters hanging low. And [We produce] gardens of grapevines and olives and pomegranates, similar yet varied. Look at [each of] its fruit when it yields and [at] its ripening. Indeed in that are signs for a people who believe." (Surah Al-An'am, 6:99)
These verses highlight the power, mercy, and creativity of Allah, and the concept of His guidance, forgiveness, and provision, which are all central themes in the Quran and are invoked in the Bismillah phrase.
"Say: He is Allah, [who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, Nor is there to Him any equivalent." (Surah Al-Ikhlas, 112:1-4)
"Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:255)
"And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." (Surah Al-Anbiya, 21:107)
These verses emphasize the Oneness, eternal nature, and sovereignty of Allah, as well as His attributes of mercy and guidance towards humanity. They also highlight the central role of the Prophet Muhammad as a messenger of Allah and a source of guidance for all people.
The verses I mentioned emphasize the Oneness, eternal nature, and sovereignty of Allah, as well as His attributes of mercy and guidance towards humanity. They also highlight the central role of the Prophet Muhammad as a messenger of Allah and a source of guidance for all people.
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