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 Bismillah in everyday life
Adding Bismillah to every action brings a sense of connection to in the name of allah, Bismillah hir rahman nir rahim, and daily Islamic dua for Muslims.
- Saying Bismillah brings blessings to daily tasks and protects from harm
- Starting with Bismillah keeps shaitan away from food and drink
- Bismillah helps purify intention with every action
- Reciting Bismillah hir rahman nir rahim brings peace to the heart
- Bismillah meaning reminds Muslims to rely on Allahin all moments
- Bismillah before eating is a masnoon dua for barakah in meals
When to Recite Bismillah in daily routine
Saying Bismillah is part of Islamic prayers, duas for muslims, and is a habit in muslim prayer, making every action full of meaning and blessing.
- Before starting any task to seek blessings and help from Allah
- At the beginning of meals, following dua before eating as taught by Prophet Muhammad
- Before entering or leaving the home for protection and safety
- Before starting Islamic prayers or namaz dua for acceptance and focus
- Before writing, traveling, or working to bring barakah into efforts
How to perform Bismillah for every action
Including Bismillah in daily actions is simple and connects every task with in the name of allah, masnun duas, and Bismillahirrahmanirrahim meaning.
- Say Bismillah aloud or silently before starting any important action
- Begin meals or drinks by reciting Bismillah hir rahman nir rahim for barakah
- Teach children to say Bismillah in arabic before beginning tasks or playing
- Add Bismillah to masnoon dua and duas from quran in daily routine
- Remember Bismillah meaning when facing new challenges or journeys
Summary
The dua called Power of Saying Bismillah helps Muslims start everything with the name of Allah. This short dua, Bismillah, can be said at the start of eating, praying, leaving home, traveling, and more. It is a masnoon dua found in Islamic prayers and daily duas for muslims.
By remembering Bismillah meaning and saying it often, Muslims connect every part of their day to Allah. This keeps hearts focused, helps actions stay pure, and brings many blessings. Saying Bismillah is a simple but strong practice for every believer.