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Bismillah

बिस्मिल्लाह

said bis-mil-laah

also written: Bismillaah

Meaning

The opening invocation 'In the name of God', said before beginning any act.

Literally: in the name of God

Related words

The glorification of God by declaring His perfection; also the prayer-beads used to count such praises.

Praise and thanksgiving offered to God, often as a devotional poem.