327. Power of Saying Bismillah
Abu al-Malih (RA) reported on the authority of a man: I was riding on a mount behind the prophet (ﷺ) It stumbled. Thereupon I said: May the devil perish! He said: do not say; may the devil perish! For you say that, he will swell so much so that he will be like a house, and say: by my power. But say: (The dua is mentioned above)
Power of Saying Bismillah in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Power of Saying Bismillah in Transliteration
Bismillaah
Power of Saying Bismillah in Translation
With the Name of Allah.
Abu al-Malih (RA) reported on the authority of a man : I was riding on a mount behind the prophet (ﷺ). It stumbled. Thereupon I said: May the devil perish! He said: do not say; may the devil perish! For you say that, he will swell so much so that he will be like a house, and say: by my power. But say: (The dua is mentioned above) For when you say that, he will diminish so much so that he will be like a fly.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ بَقِيَّةَ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ - عَنْ خَالِدٍ، - يَعْنِي الْحَذَّاءَ - عَنْ أَبِي تَمِيمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْمَلِيحِ، عَنْ رَجُلٍ، قَالَ كُنْتُ رَدِيفَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَعَثَرَتْ دَابَّتُهُ فَقُلْتُ تَعِسَ الشَّيْطَانُ . فَقَالَ " لاَ تَقُلْ تَعِسَ الشَّيْطَانُ فَإِنَّكَ إِذَا قُلْتَ ذَلِكَ تَعَاظَمَ حَتَّى يَكُونَ مِثْلَ الْبَيْتِ وَيَقُولَ بِقُوَّتِي وَلَكِنْ قُلْ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ فَإِنَّكَ إِذَا قُلْتَ ذَلِكَ تَصَاغَرَ حَتَّى يَكُونَ مِثْلَ الذُّبَابِ " .
Abu al-Malih reported on the authority of a man : I was riding on a mount behind the prophet (May peace be upon him). It stumbled. Thereupon I said: May the devil perish! He said: do not say; may the devil perish! For you say that, he will swell so much so that he will be like a house, and say: by my power. But say: in the name of Allah; for when you say that, he will diminish so much so that he will be like a fly. [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 4982]
Benefits of Saying Bismillah
Saying bismillah brings Allah’s help and mercy to every action, making daily life easy and full of Barakah for all Muslims who start with His name and trust in His power.
- Bismillah keeps shaitan away from food and brings Barakah in every meal.
- This masnun dua before eating makes every bite halal and full of blessings.
- Saying bismillah before work or study brings help from Allah in all tasks.
- Bismillah hir rahman nir rahim gives peace to hearts and grows Iman in Muslims.
- Start with bismillah to make every amal easy and accepted by Allah’s mercy.
When to Recite Bismillah
Saying bismillah brings Barakah and protection from Allah in every Amal, making your heart remember Him and keeping your actions clean and full of Iman from the start to the end.
- Before eating any food, say bismillah to start your meal with Allah’s name.
- When you begin any work, use bismillah to bring Barakah in your Amal.
- Before leaving your house, remember bismillah for safety and Allah’s help.
- While starting your namaz, recite bismillah to make your salah strong and pure.
- If you feel scared or unsure, say bismillah to calm your heart and trust Allah.
How to perform Power of Saying Bismillah
Saying bismillah brings Barakah and keeps your actions safe under Allah’s name, making every start blessed. This simple word is a strong shield for every Muslim, used in daily life and every good deed.
- Begin any work or meal by softly saying bismillah to bring Allah’s help and mercy.
- When you enter your home, say bismillah to keep shaitan away and fill your house with Barakah.
- Before you read quranic dua or start namaz, say bismillah for a pure and clean Amal.
- If you feel scared or alone, whisper bismillah and trust Allah to protect you always.
- While teaching kids, remind them to start with bismillah so their Iman grows strong.
Summary
The dua called Power of Saying Bismillah is short but holds big meaning in Islam. When a Muslim says bismillah before any action like eating or starting work, it brings Barakah and reminds us that all help comes from Allah. Saying bismillah in Arabic or bismillah hir rahman nir rahim is a way to start with bismillah and show Iman in the heart.
This simple Islamic dua is found in many masnoon duas and is a strong zikr Allah. The bismillah meaning is to do everything in the name of Allah. Using this dua before eating or any Amal brings peace and makes the action good. In the end, saying bismillah is a key part of Muslim prayer and daily life.