intj

Bismillah

bihs-mih-LAH

Bismillah (intj) means an Arabic phrase meaning "in the name of God", said before an action such as eating, to invoke a blessing. Example: “Bismillah," he murmured before taking his first bite.”

intj

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 notes

In 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.

Origin: Arabic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Bismillah” mean?

The word “Bismillah” means an Arabic phrase meaning "in the name of God", said before an action such as eating, to invoke a blessing. In plain terms, an Arabic blessing phrase meaning "in the name of God", said before starting something like a meal.

How do you pronounce “Bismillah”?

“Bismillah” is pronounced bihs-mih-LAH (/ˌbɪsmɪˈlɑː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bismillah” in a sentence?

Here is “Bismillah” used in a sentence: “"Bismillah," he murmured before taking his first bite.”

What part of speech is “Bismillah”?

“Bismillah” is an intj.

Where does the word “Bismillah” come from?

The word “Bismillah” comes from Arabic. From Arabic bismi llāh, "in the name of God" — the opening words of the Islamic basmala formula recited before many daily actions.

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