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The Meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Along with Its Virtues and Significance that Need to be Known

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Kapanlagi.com - As Muslims, knowing the meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim is important. This recitation has an extraordinary meaning with various virtues in it. The virtues of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim are widely narrated, one of which is the saying of Prophet Muhammad SAW as follows:

"When the verse of Bismillahirahmanirrahim was revealed, the clouds fled to the east, the wind did not move but the sea became rough, animals listened attentively to what was happening, devils were stoned or shot with fire arrows from the sky, and Allah swore by His glory and greatness that mentioning His name on something will surely bring blessings to it (HR Ibn Marwah)."

As explained above, the recitation of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim has a tremendous virtue. To begin understanding it, you can learn the meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim based on the Indonesian translation. After that, you can also understand the deeper meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim from the interpretations of scholars. For more information, you can read the following:

 

1. Meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim

The meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim is:

"In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"

If you ask for the meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, the Indonesian translation above may already be helpful. However, there is a unique meaning to the sentence that is recommended to be frequently recited by Muslims.

The general meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim can be understood as an intention for everything done in the name of Allah. Bismillah itself means seeking permission or smoothness from Allah SWT. According to information from the Dream website, Bismillahirrahmanirrahim has a powerful meaning as the beginning of all creations.

There is a uniqueness in this recitation revealed by a Russian scientist, the number 19 is related to the number of letters in Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Bismillah, which begins every chapter, consists of 19 letters. The number of chapters, 114, is a multiple of 19 (19x6), and the number 19 represents the number 1 as the beginning and 9 as the end, as a concept of starting and ending everything. The descent of Bismillah is a manifestation of the mercy of Allah, the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful.

As a recommended recitation, Bismillahirrahmanirrahim has extraordinary virtues. The explanation of this recommendation can be seen in the following saying of Prophet Muhammad SAW:

"Whoever wants Allah to save him from the 19 guardian angels of Hell, then he should recite Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, and Allah will create for him who recites it from each letter a paradise."

 

2. Virtues of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim

Besides knowing the meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, it would be better if you also know the virtues in carrying out the command. Here are some virtues if you read Bismillahirrahmanirrahim before doing something.

- Opener of sustenance

The meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim can be interpreted as an opener of sustenance. Reading it before work, study, or doing anything will bring blessings. It can also make every goal smooth in every step and its blessings uninterrupted. You can find this in the following hadith.

From Abu Hurairah, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Every important matter that is not started with 'bismillahirrahmanir rahiim', its blessings are interrupted." (HR.Al-Khatib).

- Barrier with the devil

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim can become a barrier between humans and devils. By starting everything with Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, the devil cannot disturb the activities carried out. With that, Muslims will be saved from bad behavior and deviation from religion.

- Protecting sleep

Quoting information from the Dream page, one of the special features of reciting Bismillah, as conveyed by Imam Muhammad Nawawi Al-Jawi quoting Imam Ahmad As-Showi in his book "Kasyifatussaja" as follows:

"Among the privileges possessed by basmalah, when someone recites it 21 times before sleep, then on that night he will be saved from the disturbance of the devil, from theft, from sudden death, and other disasters."

- Preventing calamities

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim can be a means of protection from Allah SWT from calamities. This can be seen from the statement of Ali bin Abi Thalib based on the saying of the Prophet Muhammad SAW as follows:

"'O Ali, would you like me (Muhammad) to teach you a phrase to face disaster?' Ali then agreed. The Prophet Muhammad continued his saying, 'If facing a disaster, then say: bismillahirrahmanirrahim wa la haula wala quwwata illa billahil 'aliyyil adhim. Surely with that phrase, Allah will eliminate any disaster that He desires.'" (Imam Nawawi)

You can practice this teaching. By always reciting Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, a Muslim will always receive protection from Allah SWT.

3. The Significance of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim

The meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim is interpreted by scholars into several important meanings as follows:

- Bismillahirrahmanirrahim is a separator of every letter. Ibn Abbas Radhiallahu 'Anhuma said: "Previously, the Prophet Shallallahu 'Alaihi wa Sallam did not know the boundary/division of a letter until this was revealed to him: Bismillahirrahmanirrahim." (HR.Abu Daud No. 788, Al Baihaqi in As Sunannya No. 2206.)

- The prefix Bi has the meaning of power and assistance. A person who recites bismillah before starting something intends his actions based on the power and assistance of Allah.

- Bismillahirrahmanirrahim is closely related to the phrase of tawheed, which is "la ilaha illa Allah". The phrase of tawheed is a noble phrase that magnifies Allah. By saying bismillah, a person always glorifies Allah in every action.

- Bismillahirrahmanirrahim is said as a form of acknowledgment that Allah is the ruler of the universe who is great.

- Bismillahirrahmanirrahim contains two attributes of Allah, namely ar-rahman and ar-rahim. Ar-rahman means Allah is the Most Merciful, and Ar-rahim means Allah is the Most Compassionate.

Well, KLovers, that is the meaning of Bismillahirrahmanirrahim along with an explanation of its virtues and meanings that can be beneficial for your life.

 

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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