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Bismillah
bihs-mih-LAH
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An Arabic phrase meaning "in the name of God", said before an action such as eating, to invoke a blessing.
""Bismillah," he murmured before taking his first bite."
How to Use Bismillah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Arabic blessing phrase meaning "in the name of God", said before starting something like a meal.
When to use it
Used mainly in Islamic religious and cultural contexts.
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Etymology
From Arabic bismi llāh, "in the name of God" — the opening words of the Islamic basmala formula recited before many daily actions.