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Starting with Allah’s Name…What Does ‘Basmalah’ Mean?

Shariah Editor, Dr. Yasir Qadhi
12 December, 2024

When we recite the Quran we start with Allah’s name. We say the famous phrase, “Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim“.

It is called ‘Basmalah’. 

So, what is the meaning of this statement?

And why it is recommended to begin important matters with it?

Dr. Yasir Qadhi explores some subtle meanings of the basmalah. He also highlights beautiful spiritual connotation of this oft-repeated phrase.

This is part 4 of Dr. Qadhi’s explanation of Surat Al-Fatihah.

  • The 7 Oft-Recited Verses: An Introduction to Al-Fatiha
  • Who Divided Up Quran into Surahs and Verses?
  • All About Isti`adhah & Seeking Protection from Satan
  • Starting with Allah’s Name… What Does Basmalah Mean?
  • Why Glorify Allah’s Name, Not Allah Himself?
  • What Is the Meaning of the Name of Allah?
  • Difference Between Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim
  • Why Surah Al-Fatihah Starts With Al-Hamd
  • Why “Al-Hamdulillah” Is Particularly Used in Surah Al-Fatihah
  • What Allah Says When You Recite Surah Al-Fatihah
  • “Lord of the Worlds”… What Does That Mean?
  • Day of Judgment & Two Recitations of One Word
  • 3 Components of Your Relation with Allah
  • 3 Examples of Quran Eloquence in Surah Al-Fatihah
  • Turning Sleep Into Ibadah (Act of Worship)
  • What Exactly Does The Straight Path Mean?
  • Do All Paths Lead to Allah?
  • Get Your Sins Forgiven by Saying Ameen
  • Should We Recite Surah Al-Fatihah Behind the Imam?

Tafsir Fatihah Quranic Reflections Basmalah

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