When YOU say "Bismillah al rahman alrahim"...?

Question

Do you say it out loud? Because I find that I say it so many times and I don't even know if it works.

For example: When you walk into a bathroom (where there are jinn and devils) do you have to say it out loud or is under your breath ok?

Thanks for your answers people =)

Answer 1

Salam for you my dear Roah. All muslims should say bismillah hirahmanir rohim if we will do anything good such as breakfast,bathing

'going out to school or office or anywhere,going to sleep,making a picture by camera,writing a poet,saying a speech etc.It can be said rather loud but it is better just like a whispering or under  our breaths

it means that in the name of Allah who is most gracious and merciful.

When we are going into a bathroom or toilet,we should say audzubillah hi minas syaiton nir rojim that means that we ask for Allah'

s protection from cruel satans or iblises which usually are in dirty places.It is based on the hadits of Muhammad pbuh.

Answer 2

Whispering is enough; its all based on intentions.

It doesn't have to be out loud.

Answer 3

Bismillah al rahman al rahim



The Arabic phrase shown above is pronounced as  Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim, and is a beautifully poetic phrase which offers both deep insight and brilliant inspiration. It has often been said that the phrase Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim contains the true essence of the entire Qur'an, as well as the true essence of all religions.

Muslims often say this phrase when embarking on any significant endeavor, and the phrase is considered by some to be a major pillar of Islam. This expression is so magnificent and so concise that all but one chapter of the Qur'an begins with the words Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim.

The common translation:

               "In the name of God, most Gracious, most Compassionate".

fails to capture either the true depth of meaning or the inspirational message of this beautiful phrase. So, let's look deeper into the meaning of these wonderful words.

Origin and Spelling:

Every chapter of the Qur'an (except the ninth chapter) begins with  the Arabic phrase:

        

However, there are many differing views on how this phrase should be transliterated using the English alphabet, as well as differing views on whether or not to include some of the Arabic rules of grammar. Consequently, one may encounter a variety of different transliterations of this glorious phrase, including:

     bismillahi al r-rahmani al r-rahim

     bismillahi al rahman al rahim

     bismillah al rahman al rahim

     bismi Allah al rahman al rahim

     bismillahi-r rahmani-r rahim

     bismillaah ir rahmaan ir raheem

     bismillah ir rahman ir rahim

However, regardless of how one may choose write the English transliteration of the original Arabic, it is neither the writing of the words nor their pronunciation which is crucial, but rather we shall each be rewarded according to what  is in our heart and how we act in the world.

Those who say these words with thoughts of self-aggrandizement, or selfish gains, or self-centered vain profit in any manner, will receive their just reward... suffering, pain and confusion. Likewise, those who truly dedicate every step of their life to the glory and service of the Ever-present One shall also receive their just reward... peace, love and beauty.

This phrase is truly an ideal to be expressed from the heart, an ideal to be expressed with the utmost sincerity, an ideal which leads us toward sacred purpose, the purpose for which we have been given life.

Let's look at the deeper meaning of each word of this glorious phrase:

bismillah

The common translation for bismillah is "In the name of Allah", which is actually an idiom, an expression that really doesn't make much sense on a literal word-by-word basis.

The phrase In the name of  is an idiom having the connotation of  with the blessings of, under the guidance of, as an instrument of, with the support of, or for the glory of. In each of these cases, the idiom In the name of means submitting to, honoring or glorifying that which is referred to.

Now, let's take a deeper look into the Arabic roots of this magnificent word bismillah.

The term bismillah, is a combination of three words:

1. The particle bi  which can mean by, for, with the aid of, through or by means of and points toward that which happens next.

2. The next word in this phrase is ism, based on the root variously reported to be s-m-w or a-s-m, which indicates the means by which something is distinguished, whether by use of an identifying mark, or by being raised up high so that it may be distinguished, and would include  a name, reputation, light or vibration, and points toward the very essence of something, the inherent qualities and signs of the existence of something, the underlying reality of something.

3. The ending of the term is the word Allah, which is the Arabic name of the One. The Semitic roots of the word Allah extend back several thousand years to the Canaanite Elat, Hebrew El and Elohim, and Aramaic Alaha. These roots point toward unity, oneness, the eternal power which includes all of existence and of non-existence. In modern English this would generally be translated as God (which is old English, likely based on the Sanskrit word hu, meaning that which is worshipped, honored or adored).

Using these basic roots, the term bismillah might be literally translated as:

     - By means of the very essence of God

     - For the glory of our Creator

     - With the light of the One

     - With the guidance of The Divine

     - As an instrument of the One

The central idea here is that whatever we do, every step that we take, every breath that we breathe, is done for, because of, and through the essence of, the One who has created us.

It is not us that does the work, it is not us that makes opportunities appear, it is not us that produces fruits from every action. We alone are powerless. The Creator has given us life and has  

Answer 4

Either way is fine.  

Answer 5

i think if u say it under ur breath is ok

Answer 6

yeah thats good.

there is a du'a before going into the bathroom.

And not to be a jerk or anything, but it is pronounced "Bismillah-he-rahman-er-ra-heem"

It is easier to read from arabic:

بَسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ

It is

Bismillah,

Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oothu bika minal-khubthi walkhabaa'ith.

[In the Name of Allah] . (Then) O Allah , I seek protection in You from the male and female unclean spirits.

then when you get out, you say:

Ghufraanaka

غُفْرَانَكَ

There is another dua for leaving the restroom, but i can't seem to find it.