The Importance of Bismi'Allaah!

IHearIslam

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:bismillah:

Assalaamu alaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuh dear sisters and respected brothers in Islam.

I hope and pray that this reaches you in the best of health/imaan.

I have learned something new and very benefial today alhamdulillaah. I thought I might share it with you as well because as Shaikh Uthaymeen said knowledge increases you in Imaan and taqwaa. I find this to be absolutely true subhana'Allaah.

Anyway, most of us write "bismi'Allaah" before we begin anything. Yea its from the sunnah....sometimes you do it, sometimes you leave it. But what is sooo important about it??

When you write Bismi'Allaah (or say) you're seeking a blessing. You're starting with the name of Allaah hoping for the goodness of whatever you're going to do.
You're also saying no to shirk.....saying that you start with Allaah's name without any partnership or association.

let me now analyze the last part of Bismi'Allaah ar-rahman ar-raheem

Ar-rahman: EXCLUSIVE to Allaah alone. It describes Allaah as the one who has mercy that is unlimitted

Ar-raheem: GENERAL: Describes Allaah and as having mercy that extends to others.

I found this really interesting and very beneficail....masha'Allaah. I cannot explain it as good as the brother did.....but I have tried my best:)

-from the SIX principles of Imaam Muhammad Ibn Abd'ul-wahhaab

IF ANYBODY has anything related to this...please do share with us.
 

thariq2005

Praise be to Allah!
Wa `alaykkum salaam wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh, jazakillaahu khairaa for the post ukhti. I would also like to add the explanation of Shaykh Saalih al Fawzaan (hafidhahullaah) of the Basmalah, if you don't mind.

"His saying (Bismillaahi...): The "Baa" is for seeking help and "ism" in the language is something which denotes a sense or a meaning. The grammarians (of the arabic language) say: "That which designates a meaning in itself and is not linked to any time period.

And (Allaah) is a proper name for the Sanctified Self (Adh-Dhaat al Muqaddasah) and its meaning is: The One Who has Uloohiyyah and `Uboodiyyah over all His creation. It (Allaah) is derived from allaha, yu'allihu, alooha (He was deified, He is deified, deification) with the meaning: He was worshipped, He is worshipped and Worship (ubida, yu'badu, ibaadah). So (Allaah) is a deity with the meaning: One who is worshipped

And (Ar-Rahmaan ar-Raheem) are two great names from among His beautiful Names which give evidence to his possessing Rahmah (mercy) as a characteristic and attribute in a manner which befits His Majesty. (Ar-Rahmaan) is the possessor of (that) mercy which is general (and operational) for the whole of the creation, and (Ar-Raheem) is the possessor of that (mercy) which is specific for the Believers as occurs in His saying: "And He is Ever Merciful (Raheemaa) to the Believers [Soorah 33: 43]"


- Explanation taken from his Sharh on `Aqeedatul Waasitiyyah

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And finally I would like to share Ibn `Uthaymeen's explanation, which I find to be amazing too and this was taken from his Sharh (explanation) on `Aqeedatul Waasitiyyah

" 'Allaah' is a proper noun that is used for Allaah Himself, the Mighty and Sublime. None can be named with it other than Him. It means the Ma'looh (Deified One), that is, He Who is worshipped with 'Love and veneration'. It is a derivation- according to the most correct view- based upon His, Ta`aala's statment:

"And He is Allaah in the heavens and on the earth, He knows what you conceal and what you reveal [Soorah 6:3]"

This is because 'in the heavens' refers back to the Word of the Majesty (the Name Allaah). So it means He is the Ma'looh (Deified One), both in the heavens, and on the earth.

  • 'Ar-Rahmaan' means the Possessor of Extensive Mercy. Because in the arabic language, the Fa`laan form indicates extensiveness and fullness, as it is said: 'A man is ghadbaan (meaning angry- in the fa`laan form), when he is filled up with anger.
  • 'Ar-Raheem' is a name that indicates the action (of bestowing mercy), because it is in the Fa`eel form but with the meaning of the doer. So it indicates the action.

Hence, 'Ar-Rahmaan ar-Raheem' will together imply that Allaah's Mercy is extensive and that it reaches creatures. This is what some scholars have indicated when they say that Ar-Rahmaan refers to Mercy in general, while Ar-Raheem refers to a Mercy that is specific for the believers. Therefore, since Allaah's Mercy for the disbelievers is specific to this world only, it is as if there is no mercy for them in the hereafter, because when they ask Allaah to remove them from the Fire, appealing to Allaah Ta`aala, by His Lordship and confessing against themselves:

Our Lord! Bring us out of this; if ever we return (to evil), then indeed we shall be unjust/wrongdoers. [Soorah 23: 107]

They will not meet Mercy, but rather Justice. Then Allaah, the Mighty and Sublime, will say to them (this comes in the very next ayah):

Remain you in it with ignominy! And speak you not to Me! [Soorah 23: 108]"


SubhanAllaah when I read the last ayah, I thought to myself, if Allaah `azza wa jall was to not speak to us, then is there anything worse in punishment than that?

May Allaah save us from a fire whose fuel is men and stones, aameen

Wassalaamu `alaykkum
 

IHearIslam

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:bismillah:

Wa iyaakum !

brother Thariq....may Allaah reward you immensely for that post! subhana'Allaah very beneficial and very informative! THANKS A BILLION!!

keep them coming if you have anymore....anybody else can share with us insha'Allaah!
 

thariq2005

Praise be to Allah!
Aameen, wa barakAllaahu feek. Sister could you kindly let me know where u got that explanation from (the one you posted), so that I can listen/read it and benefit from it inshaa'Allaah
 

Asja

Pearl of Islaam
Assalamu allaicum wa raahmatulah wa baarakatuhu

Mashallah dear sister your post was very beautiful and benefical, like all your posts, mashallah. :hijabi:

Alhamdulillah, we should start everything with Allahs name which means that we are starting something with name of Allah and with remembrence on Him, , with hope that Allah give us baraqah in every work we do.This is also in accordiance with Islamic belifs, that if we do not do some work or deed in the name of Allah, than our deeds will not be accepted. And if I can aslo add that in " Bismillah" are contained three the Most beautiful names of Allah; Allah, Al- Rahman, Al- Raheem, SubhanAllah,and every Surah in Qurah is starting with the names of Allah, except the Surah " At-tawba". Islamic Schoolars are agreed that " BismiAllah" is part of Surah " Al- Nahl", where Allah sais that in Prophet Sulayman a.s. letter to queen of Saba is stated that the letter is of Sulayman with the name of Allah, The Most Mercyfull, The Most Compassionate. All praise be to Allah, for all His blessings.

May Allah reword you once again dear sister for reminding us on importance of " BismiAllah", as many of us may forget it.

Wa Allaicumu salam wa raahmatullah wa barakatuhu
 

Seeking Allah's Mercy

Qul HuwaAllahu Ahud!
:salam2:wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu....


jazakallah khair akhi tariq and sister asja:)that was great!!


however i got a Question.
Wa `alaykkum salaam wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh,
(Ar-Raheem) is the possessor of that (mercy) which is specific


:bismillah:

Assalaamu alaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuh


Ar-raheem: GENERAL: Describes Allaah and as having mercy that extends to others.


am i missing something or is there really something wrong.the same words goes from General to Specific.in what sense???
 

MusLiMah_Kubra

Hasbi-Allah
:salam2:

I just thought of sharing the following:



Every good action or deed should be started with reciting Bismillah

Below are quoted some Authentic Traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) regarding Bismillah - In the name of Allah:

Saying Bismillah Is Recommended Before Eating:

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said,

"Say Bismillah, eat with your right hand and eat what is in front of you."

[Bukhari 7/88, Muslim 2/207, Ahmad 17/92, Muwatta Malik 10/32 and Ibn Majah 1/557]

When Drinking Water:

Ibn Abbas (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said,

"Do not drink in one gulp like a camel, but in two or three [Gulps]. Mention the Name of Allah when you start drinking and praise Him after you have finished [Drinking].''

[Fath al-Bari 12/197 and Al-Trimidhi]

At The Beginning Of Ablution:

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said,

"Make Wudu [Ablution] in the name of Allah"

[An-Nasai 1/11 and Ibn Khuzaimah 1/84]

Before Having S-xual Intercourse with one's wife:

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said,

"If anyone of you, when having sexual intercourse with his wife, says: In the name of Allah. O Allah! Protect us from Satan and also protect what you grant us [i.e. Coming offspring] from Satan and if it is destined that they should have a child, then Satan willnever be able to harm him."

[Sahih Bukhari 7/94 and Sahih Muslim 2/1058]

When Entering The House:

Jabir (radiAllahu anhu) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) saying,

"If a person mentions the Name of Allah upon entering his house or eating, Satan says, addressing his followers: `You will find no where to spend the night and no dinner.' But if he enters without mentioning the Name of Allah, Satan says [To his followers]; 'You have found [A place] to spend the night in, and if he does not mention the Name of Allah at the time of eating, Satan says: `You have found [A place] to spend the night in as well as food."

[Sahih Muslim 2/206]

When Leaving The House:

The Messenger Of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said,

"If anyone of you when leaving the house says In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah, there is no power and might except from Allah. Your needs shall be fulfilled, you shall be saved from difficulties and hardships. Shaitaan hearing these words leaves him."

[Al-Trimidhi 2/493]

When Slaughtering An Animal:

Anas (radiAllahu anhu) reported that Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) sacrificed two horned rams of white color with black markings over them. He also stated:

I saw him sacrificing them with his own hand and saw him placing his foot on their sides, and recited in the name of Allah and Glorified Him [Bismillah Allahu Akbar]

[Sahih al-Bukhari 7/133, Muslim 2/181, Abu Dawud 3/230, An-Nasai 7/231, Al-Trimidhi 5/76, Ibn Majah 2120]

When Fighting For The Cause Of Allah:

The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said,

"Fight in the name of Allah and in the way of Allah" [Sahih Muslim 2/69]

Recommended Because It Causes Humiliation To The Shaitan:

Abul Malih (radiAllahu anhu) said: I was riding on a mount behind the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam). It stumbled. Thereupon I said: May the devil perish! He said:

Do not say: May the devil perish! For if you say that, he will swell so much so that he will be like a house, and say: By my power. But say Bismillah for when you say that, he will diminish so much so that he will be like a fly.

[An-Nasai 6/142, Ahmad 5/59 and Abu Dawud 4946]

Recommended When Night Falls:

Allah's Apostle (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said,

"When night falls stop your children from going out, for the devils spread out at that time. But when an hour of the night has passed, release them and close the doors and mention Allah's Name, for Satan does not open a closed door. Tie the mouth of your water-skin and mention Allah's Name; cover your containers and utensils and mention Allah's Name. Cover them even by placing something across it, and extinguish your lamps. "

[Sahih al-Bukhari 7/527 and Abu Dawud 3722]

When Placing The Body Of The Deceased In The Grave:

The Prophet of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said,

"When you are lowering the deceased in the grave you should say In the name of Allah and in accordance to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah."

[Ahmad 8/58 and Al-Hakim 1/366]

The Virtues Of Saying Bismillah:

Uthman bin Abu al-As Al-Thaqafi (radiAllahu anhu) reported that he made a complaint of pain to Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) that he felt in his body at the time he had become Muslim. Thereupon Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:

Place your hand at the place where you feel pain in your body and say in the name of Allah three times and seven times I seek refuge with Allah and with His Power from the evil that I find and that I fear. [Muslim 2/280]

When Writing A Letter Bismillah Should Also Be Written:

Abu Sufyan (radiAllahu anhu) said that the contents of the letter were as follows:

"In the name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, [This letter is] from Muhammad the slave of Allah and His Apostle to Heraclius the ruler of Byzantine. Peace be upon him, who follows the right path. Furthermore I invite you to Islam, and if you become a Muslim you will be safe, and Allah will double your reward, and if you reject this invitation of Islam you will be committing a sin by misguiding your peasants." [Bukhari 4/191, Muslim 2/91, Al-Trimidhi 7/500]

[Queen Sheba] said O chief! Surely an honorable letter has been delivered to me Surely it is from Sulaiman, and surely it is in the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful; [Al-Quran, Surah Al-Naml, Ayahs 29-30]


:jazaak:
 

IHearIslam

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Aameen, wa barakAllaahu feek. Sister could you kindly let me know where u got that explanation from (the one you posted), so that I can listen/read it and benefit from it inshaa'Allaah
:bismillah:

I am currently studying al-usool as-sittah by Imaam Ibn Abdul Wahhab.....I got it from a hand out given in class. The first part of my post (bismi'Allaah been a means to seek blessings) was some notes I took.....the second part I copied from the handout for the introduction of the book. My point is....I DON'T know where I can direct you and say "here"...so yea
 

Umme Ali

Junior Member
Subhanallah, sister --Most beautiful information, reviving and strengthening faith in the One Absolute One.
Wa salam
Umme Ali
 

IHearIslam

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:salam2:wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu....


jazakallah khair akhi tariq and sister asja:)that was great!!


however i got a Question.





am i missing something or is there really something wrong.the same words goes from General to Specific.in what sense???

:bismillah:
ukhti, as I understood, brother Thariq's post is specified for the mercy given....for example the ar-rahman describes the mercy given to everyone (muslims and non-muslims).....ar-raheem is exclusive or just for the believers on the day of judgement thus it becomes "specific for them alone".
My little post just explains how these two names describe Allaah ta'ala.

This is to my limited knowledge.....Allaah knows best!

If anybody understands this better, please share your insights insha'Allaah.
May Allaah increase us all in knowledge, ameen
 
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