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Meaning of bismillah

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bismillah

interjection

Definitions

  1. Used in belief of blessing the speaker's imminent action, especially prior to eating and drinking; sometimes used as an apotropaic. In the name of Allah!

  2. Ellipsis of Bismillahi ar-Rahmani ar-Rahim