Bismillah in Arabic
"Bismillah" is written بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم in Arabic and pronounced bis-mil-LAH ir-rah-MAN ir-ra-HEEM. In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The short form "Bismillah" means "in the name of God".
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
- In Arabic
- بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
- Pronunciation
- bis-mil-LAH ir-rah-MAN ir-ra-HEEM
- Meaning
- In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The short form "Bismillah" means "in the name of God".
Bismillah in Arabic calligraphy
Bismillah (بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم) in Thuluth, Nastaliq, Kufi, Naskh and display fonts, each downloadable as a transparent PNG.
When it is used
Said before eating, travelling or starting any task, and written at the top of letters and books.
Tattoos and respect
Many Muslims consider it disrespectful to tattoo the name of God or a religious phrase, because the ink sits on the skin and can be exposed to impurity. For wall art, cards and decoration, these phrases are very common.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Bismillah in Arabic?
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم, from right to left.
How do you pronounce بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم?
bis-mil-LAH ir-rah-MAN ir-ra-HEEM. The syllables in capitals are stressed.