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| Word: | Bismillah |
| Meaning: | "In the name of Allah (God)". It is a shortened version of 'Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem' (In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful) and it precedes all surahs (chapters) of the Quran except one. Bismillah is said as a blessing before eating food and other actions that are worthy of giving thanks to Allah or asking of His support. |
| True Form: | بسم الله
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| Grammar: | word; name of person; multiple joined words |
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