More About Bismillah

Every good action or deed should be started with reciting Bismillah

In this section we will quote the Authentic Traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) regarding Bismillah - In the name of Allah:

Saying Bismillah Before Eating:

The Prophet (saw) said, "Say Bismillah, eat with your right hand and eat what is in front of you."

[Sahih Bukhari 7/88, Sahih Muslim 2/207, Ahmad 17/92, Muwatta Malik 10/32 and Ibn Majah 1/557]

Saying Bismillah When Drinking Water:

Ibn Abbas (ra) reported that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said, "Do not drink in one gulp like a camel, but in two or three [Gulps]. Mention the Name of Allah when you start drinking and praise Him after you have finished [Drinking].''

[Fath al-Bari 12/197 and Al-Trimidhi]

Saying Bismillah Is Recommended At The Beginning Of Ablution:

The Prophet (saw) said, "Make Wudu [Ablution] in the name of Allah"

[An-Nasai 1/11 and Ibn Khuzaimah 1/84]

Saying Bismillah Is Recommended When Leaving The House:

The Messenger Of Allah (saw) said, "If anyone of you when leaving the house says In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah, there is no power and might except from Allah. Your needs shall be fulfilled, you shall be saved from difficulties and hardships. Shaitaan hearing these words leaves him."
[Al-Trimidhi 2/493]

Say Bismillah At The Time When Slaughtering An Animal:

Anaas (ra) reported that Allah's Messenger (saw) sacrificed two horned rams of white color with black markings over them. He also stated: I saw him sacrificing them with his own hand and saw him placing his foot on their sides, and recited in the name of Allah and Glorified Him [Bismillah Allahu Akber]

[Sahih Bukhari 7/133, Sahih Muslim 2/181, Abu Dawud 3/230, An-Nasai 7/231, Al-Trimidhi 5/76 and Ibn Majah 2120]

Saying Bismillah Is Recommended When Fighting For The Cause Of Allah:

The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, "Fight in the name of Allah and in the way of Allah"

[Sahih Muslim 2/69]